The 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Fla., has elements of the 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron from Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, visiting for a little dissimilar air combat training. It’s an annual arrangement, according to the Pensacola News-Journal. The Canadians brought several CF-18 Hornets to fly against the 33rd’s F-15s.
The Pentagon on March 30 announced a a $3.8 billion contract modification to buy F135 engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter from contractor Pratt & Whitney.