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Stories for July 9th 2012
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Monday, July 9th 2012 - 05:28 UTC
RAF renewing air transport fleet: in 2014 begins incorporation of A400M Atlas
The Royal Air Force next generation military transport aircraft has been officially named as Atlas. The aircraft, which has until now been known as the A400M, will replace the RAF’s existing C130 Hercules fleet and along with the Voyager and C-17 will provide the UK military’s future air transport force.
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Monday, July 9th 2012 - 05:23 UTC
The illustrious VC-10, crucial for the Falklands retires from service in early 2013
The illustrious VC-10, flown by 101 Squadron based at RAF Brize Norton, made its final air show appearance at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) before it retires from Service early in 2013.
