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Greece, Singapore, Spain Join Red Flag Drills

October 21 2008

USA

The latest iteration of the U.S. Air Force's Red Flag air combat exercise is underway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., reports the Air Force Times.

About 80 aircraft are taking part in the drills, which are scheduled to conclude on Nov. 1.

In addition to Air Force aircraft and helicopters, Greek and Singaporean F-16s, Spanish EF-18s and U.S. Navy EA-6Bs are taking part in the exercise.

The Red Flag maneuvers are aimed at providing new pilots the opportunity to fly in large groups of...

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