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King Juan Carlos Participates In The Second Day Of Sanxenxo Regattas - Spain

King Juan Carlos Participates In The Second Day Of Sanxenxo Regattas - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I (in the co-pilot's seat) participates in the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Participates In The Second Day Of Sanxenxo Regattas - Spain

King Juan Carlos Participates In The Second Day Of Sanxenxo Regattas - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I (in the co-pilot's seat) participates in the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos I Attending 7 Liga Espanola de 6 Metro - Spain

King Juan Carlos I Attending 7 Liga Espanola de 6 Metro - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I (with white cap, in the co-pilot's seat) during the regattas at the Club Naútico de Sanxenxo, on November 8, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan PM Ishiba inspects SDF carrier Kaga

Japan PM Ishiba inspects SDF carrier Kaga

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sits in the pilot's seat of a helicopter as he inspects Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force carrier Kaga at Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Ukraine Fires UK Cruise Missiles At Russia For First Time

Ukraine Fires UK Cruise Missiles At Russia For First Time

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Final rehearsal for the 14 July flypast in Paris FA

Final rehearsal for the 14 July flypast in Paris FA

This photograph shows logos on a pilot’s suit during the final rehearsal for the 14 July flypast in Paris on July 10, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Zelensky Honors The Day Of The Air Force - Ukraine

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with service members of the Ukrainian Air Force, who presented him with a signed pilot's helmet, as they honor the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Zelenskyy observed several weapons provided by Western partners, including ZUNI air-to-surface missiles, Storm Shadow (one of which he signed) missiles, and AGM HARM anti-radiation missiles before spending time in a flight simulator provided to Ukraine by the Czech Republic to train pilots to operate Western-style F-16 aircraft. Photo via Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kamikaze pilot's letter kept at museum

Kamikaze pilot's letter kept at museum

FUKUOKA, Japan - A brief letter penned by kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki at a temple near an air base in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, before his transfer to a nearby base in Kagoshima Prefecture in early 1945 is shown in this file photo taken on Feb. 11, 2014. The letter reads: "I just go forward on my path."

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Kamikaze pilot's watch kept as memento

Kamikaze pilot's watch kept as memento

FUKUOKA, Japan - A watch given to kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki by Tachiarai Army Flight School in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, upon graduation and handed to his father before his suicide mission in May 1945 is shown in this file photo taken on Oct. 9, 2014. The watch is kept at the Bansei Tokko Peace Museum in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Kamikaze pilot's last diary on display

Kamikaze pilot's last diary on display

FUKUOKA, Japan - The last diary written by 17-year-old kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki is shown in this file photo taken on Oct. 9, 2014, at the Bansei Tokko Peace Museum in Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. Araki went on a suicide mission on May 27, 1945, a week after the diary was written.

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WWII suicide pilot's last postcard to mother

WWII suicide pilot's last postcard to mother

TOKYO, Japan - The last postcard sent by World War II pilot Masatatsu Yamashita to his mother before he was killed on a suicide mission is displayed along with a notebook kept by her at the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum in Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, as seen in this file photo taken on May 25, 2014.

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WWII suicide pilot's brother looks at mementos

WWII suicide pilot's brother looks at mementos

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Yamashita looks at mementos of his elder brother Masatatsu, a World War II pilot killed on a suicide mission, exhibited at the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum in Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in this file photo taken on May 25, 2014.

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U.S. military unveils U2 reconnaissance plane

U.S. military unveils U2 reconnaissance plane

KADENA, Japan - The U.S. military unveils a U2 reconnaissance plane and a pilot's flight suit at Kadena base on Oct. 28.

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Enola Gay co-pilot's log fetches $350,000 at Christie's

Enola Gay co-pilot's log fetches $350,000 at Christie's

NEW YORK, United States - The flight log of Capt. Robert Lewis, the co-pilot of the B-29 bomber Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, sold for $350,000 at Christie's auction in New York on March 27.

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Chinese pilot's wife sends letter of protest to Bush

Chinese pilot's wife sends letter of protest to Bush

BEIJING, China - A postman shows reporters April 7 an envelope containing a protest letter to U.S. President George W. Bush from Ruan Guoqin, the wife of a Chinese pilot who went missing when his fighter collided with a U.S. spy plane April 1. The postman delivered the letter to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, where the reporters had assembled. Ruan denounced Bush and his administration for failing to apologize for the incident.

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Enola Gay co-pilot's log fetches $350,000 at Christie's

Enola Gay co-pilot's log fetches $350,000 at Christie's

NEW YORK, United States - The flight log of Capt. Robert Lewis, the co-pilot of the B-29 bomber Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, sold for $350,000 at Christie's auction in New York on March 27.

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Harriet Quimby getting ready for flight 1912

Harriet Quimby getting ready for flight 1912

Harriet Quimby (1875 1912), American airwoman and a movie screenwriter. In 1911, she was awarded a U.S. pilot's certificate by the Aero Club of America, becoming the first woman to gain a pilot's license in the United States, and also the first woman to fly across the English Channel on 16 April 1912. Photographed here getting ready for her flight from Dover to Hardelot, and the arrival. Date: April 1912

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THE FIRST FILM PROJECTED IN AN AIRCRAFT while an eleven seat

THE FIRST FILM PROJECTED IN AN AIRCRAFT while an eleven seat

THE FIRST FILM PROJECTED IN AN AIRCRAFT while an eleven seat passenger hydroplane was flying at ninety miles an hour at the Chicago Pageant of Progress in 1921. The film was 'Howdy Chicago' specially produced by Rothacker for the local Boosters Club. Projected on the rear of the pilot's cabin by a De Vry portable projector which produced a perfect steady picture THE FIRST FILM PROJECTED IN AN AIRPLANE while an eleven seat passenger hydroplane was flying at ninety miles an hour at the Chicago Pageant of Progress in 1921. The film was 'Howdy Chicago' specially produced by Rothacker for the local Boosters Club. Projected on the rear of the pilot's cabin by a De Vry portable projector which produced a perfect steady picture

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WWII Japanese suicide attack unit pilot's emblem

WWII Japanese suicide attack unit pilot's emblem

This is the emblem of the No. 72 "Shinbutai" squadron which Japanese suicide attack unit pilot Yukio Araki wore on the left sleeve of his flight suit, photographed at Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum in the town of Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, on July 17, 2015. Araki sent the emblem to his father before his flight mission in World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kamikaze pilot's watch kept as memento

Kamikaze pilot's watch kept as memento

FUKUOKA, Japan - A watch given to kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki by Tachiarai Army Flight School in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, upon graduation and handed to his father before his suicide mission in May 1945 is shown in this file photo taken on Oct. 9, 2014. The watch is kept at the Bansei Tokko Peace Museum in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. (Kyodo)

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Kamikaze pilot's letter kept at museum

Kamikaze pilot's letter kept at museum

FUKUOKA, Japan - A brief letter penned by kamikaze pilot Yukio Araki at a temple near an air base in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, before his transfer to a nearby base in Kagoshima Prefecture in early 1945 is shown in this file photo taken on Feb. 11, 2014. The letter reads: "I just go forward on my path." (Kyodo)

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WWII suicide pilot's brother looks at mementos

WWII suicide pilot's brother looks at mementos

TOKYO, Japan - Akira Yamashita looks at mementos of his elder brother Masatatsu, a World War II pilot killed on a suicide mission, exhibited at the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum in Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in this file photo taken on May 25, 2014. (Kyodo)

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WWII suicide pilot's last postcard to mother

WWII suicide pilot's last postcard to mother

TOKYO, Japan - The last postcard sent by World War II pilot Masatatsu Yamashita to his mother before he was killed on a suicide mission is displayed along with a notebook kept by her at the Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum in Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, as seen in this file photo taken on May 25, 2014. (Kyodo)

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