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     Air Force Association Announces Middle School Cyber Program
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Force Association announced today the expansion of its highly successful National High School Cyber Defense Competition, CyberPatriot, to middle schools beginning in the summer of 2013...More...


 
     AFA’s Next Mitchell Hour Covers China’s Air and Space Revolution
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Force Association’s Mitchell Institute for Airpower Studies is proud to announce the release of its latest report: “China’s Air and Space Revolution” by Thomas McCabe. Mr. McCabe will present his report at AFA’s next Mitchell Hour....More...


 
     The Air Force Association Becomes a Commemorative Partner with the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Program
ARLINGTON, Va. -- 4/10/2013 -- The Air Force Association is proud to serve as a Commemorative Partner of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. This program will include activities that will honor American Vietnam War Veterans and their families...More...


 
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This Week In Airpower History
 
    Sunday, April 14, 1918 -- Army Lts. Alan Winslow & Douglas Campbell, fly Nieuport 28s, the 94th Aero Squadron, & down 2 German fighters in 10 mins. Winslow is the 1st pilot in the American sector of the front to do so; Campbell is the first US-trained pilot to score a victory.
 
    Tuesday, April 15, 1952 -- The Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress bomber prototype makes its maiden flight from Seattle, Wash. with pilot A.M. "Tex" Johnston.
 
    Tuesday, April 15, 1986 -- In Operation El Dorado Canyon, US Air Force F-111s launch from England, refueled in air 6 times by KC-10s, maintain radio silence, & are joined by Navy A-6s in a retaliatory raid against Libya in response to state-sponsored terrorism.
 
    Tuesday, April 17, 1945 -- Flak Bait, a Martin B-26B Marauder, completes a record 200th bombing mission. The aircraft, more missions over Europe than any other Allied aircraft in World War II. It flies 2 more.
 
    Monday, April 17, 1989 -- Lockheed delivers the 50th and last C-5B Galaxy transport to the Air Force. The aging line remains in use.
 
    Saturday, April 18, 1942 -- Sixteen B-25s, commanded by Lt. Col. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, from the USS Hornet bomb Tokyo. For planning and carrying out this raid, Doolittle is promoted directly to brigadier general & awarded the Medal of Honor.
 
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