The Excalibur All-Stars

Aug. 26, 2005

In the recently completed Excalibur competition in Europe (DR, 8-23-05), the “Top Wing” title went to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano AB, Italy. The runner up was the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath. Read complete results here.

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