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	Royal Jordanian Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (Arabic: القوات الجوية الملكية الأردنية, Transliterated: Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya Almalakiya al-Urduniya in Arabic) is the Aviation branch of the Jordanian Armed Forces.
		During the 1967 Six-Day War, the RJAF destroyed an Israeli transport on the grounds of an Israeli Air Force base before an Israeli counterstrike destroyed the RJAF in their hangars and decisively removed the RJAF from the war.
		In 1977, the RJAF sold its fleet of Hawker Hunters to the Royal Omani Air Force.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Jordanian_Air_Force (619 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Royal Air Force (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the British Armed Forces.
		The decision to merge the two units and create an independent air force was a response to the events of World War I, the first war in which air power proved to be decisive.
		The CAS heads the Air Force Board, which is a committee of the Defence Council.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Royal_Air_Force (4001 words)

	Jordan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		At the Rabat summit conference in 1974, Jordan agreed, along with the rest of the Arab League, that the PLO was the "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people", thereby relinquishing to that organization its role as representative of the West Bank Palestinians.
		The Royal Armed Forces and General Intelligence Department of Jordan are under the control of the king.
		With a population of 5,759,732, Jordanians are primarily of indigenous Levantine Semitic stock, admixed with various other peoples who have through its history come to conquer or settle the area — principally Arabians (also a Semitic people) during the Islamic expansionism that brought Arab culture, language and the Muslim faith.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jordan (4414 words)

	Royal Jordanian Falcons - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Royal Jordanian Falcons are the aerobatic demonstration team of the Royal Jordanian Airline and the official national aerobatic team of Jordan.
		The team was formed on the orders of King Hussein of Jordan in November 7, 1978 as ambassadors for Jordan and to demonstrate Jordan's aviation expertise.
		The Falcons are unusual in that while the pilots are drawn from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, the team is sponsored by the national airline which owns the aircraft.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Jordanian_Falcons (225 words)

	Iraqi Air Force Getting off the Ground
		The Iraqi Air Force not only represents a real military capability and the foundation of a modern air force, but also indicates the re-emergence of Iraq as an air-capable power with an ability to take its share of security responsibilities under a democratic leadership.
		Personnel: Members of the former air force were recruited to preserve perishable flying and maintenance skills and to also reduce the cost in creating the new Air Force.
		Command and Control: The Air Force will be commanded by a Major General (yet to be appointed), who will normally work at the Air Headquarters in Baghdad and act as the Chief of the Defense Staff's senior air advisor.
	www.cpa-iraq.org /pressreleases/20040417_air_force.html (785 words)

	Iraqi Air Force - SourceWatch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Iraqi Air Force will be an integral part of Coalition efforts, with its activities built into Coalition air plans and working closely with ground, maritime and air units to accomplish its mission.
		Air capability will allow Iraq to rapidly deploy its developing Army, and with over 3,500 miles of border, aviation is the only practical method of surveillance.
		As the initial force is established, recruiting efforts will expand as the Iraqi Air Force has also ready established a presence at the Baghdad and Mosul Recruiting Centers.
	www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Iraqi_Air_Force (881 words)

	Jordan - Air Force
		The Royal Jordanian Air Force was charged with the missions of air defense of territorial integrity, close support of the army, tactical bombing, and airlift of troops and supplies.
		The air force began operations in 1949 as a component of the Arab Legion.
		In 1988 the air force was organized tactically into four fighter-ground-attack squadrons of F-5Es and F-5Fs, two fighter squadrons of Mirage F-1s, an advanced training squadron of F-5As and F-5Bs, a transport squadron, and four helicopter squadrons (see table 16, Appendix).
	www.country-data.com /cgi-bin/query/r-7472.html (1167 words)

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		The Royal Jordanian Air Force, the Royal Jordanian Air Academy and others use AIA for training flights and because of this the airport is buzzing with activity.
		And, although about 60 percent of the fuel is consumed by Royal Jordanian, including its subsidiary Royal Wings, it was soaring demand from foreign airlines which accounted for most of last year’s double –digit increase.
		Air Traffic Control (ATC) services at AIA is centered on the tower, which overlooks the terminal, apron and runway.
	www.jcaa.gov.jo /Airports/Aqaba.htm (1637 words)

	al quwwat al-jawwiya al-malakiya al-urduniya - Helicopter Database
		Air Force operations began in 1949 with a Communications Flight, as a component of the Arab Legion Air Force.
		In Sep 1955 the ALAF was renamed Royal Jordanian Air Force and by Jun 1957, the ex-British bases of Amman (OJAM) and Mafraq (OJMF) were handed over to the RJAF.
		Served with Royal Jordanian Air Force (1958-1966) in the Transport Wing.
	www.helis.com /database/go/jo_royal_jordanian_air_force.php (331 words)

	DefendAmerica News - Article
		The Iraqi air force represents a real military capability and the foundation of a modern air force, but also indicates the re-emergence of Iraq as an air-capable power with an ability to take its share of security responsibilities under democratic leadership.
		Members of the former air force were recruited to preserve perishable flying and maintenance skills and to also reduce the cost in creating the new air force.
		The Iraqi air force will be an integral part of Coalition efforts with its activities built into Coalition air plans, as well as ground and maritime operations to accomplish its mission.
	www.defendamerica.mil /articles/may2004/a052704c.html (499 words)

	Niederrhein Aiport Fotopage
		The royal jordanian falcons are a perennial formation aerobatics team, formed in 1976 at the behest of his majesty the late king hussein bin talal.
		the royal falcons constitute a highly specialized component of royal Jordanian airlines and logistically supported by the royal Jordanian air force experienced pilots and transportation for the team's aircraft.
		In 1993, the royal falcons replaced the fleet of the Pitts s2s aerobatics aircraft with 5 new extra 300 aircraft, located at Amman international airport.
	members.home.nl /ron.kellenaers/jordanianc130/artikel_extra300C130.html (306 words)

	Royal Jordanian Falcons Team Members
		The Royal Jordanian Falcons team members demonstrate the aeronautical and technical knowledge in the Hashimite King dome of Jordan.
		The Royal Jordanian Falcons team consists of four pilots, they are required to posses the experience and aeronautical knowledge in order to successfully meet the requirements and the standards to perform accurate aerobatic maneuvers with agility and safety in mind.
		The selected pilots are from the elite of the Air Force and they undergo a comprehensive aerobatics instructions in order to fly formation aerobatics.
	www.angelfire.com /ms/shmaisani/team.html (184 words)

	Washington File
		Significant progress has been made in restoring the Iraqi Air Force to "real military capability" and in establishing it as "the foundation of a modern air force," according to a fact sheet released by the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) April 17.
		The CPA predicted the Iraqi Air Force will be an "integral part" of coalition activities in Iraq, and will be working closely with other units on the ground, at sea and in the air to carry out its mission.
		Members of Iraq's former air force were recruited for the new air force, and over 100 trainees currently are receiving instruction at the Royal Jordanian Air Force in Amman, Jordan, according to the fact sheet.
	www.globalsecurity.org /wmd/library/news/iraq/2004/04/iraq-040418-usia02.htm (1099 words)

	albawaba.com middle east news information::Royal Jordanian Air Force places order for additional four EC635s
		The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has placed a firm order for four additional EC635 light twin-engined helicopters.
		The RJAF flies its EC635s under extreme climatic conditions and around the clock, including night-vision goggle missions.
		Due to the reliability and high availability of the EC635, the RJAF was able to increase its number of flight hours by 75 percent since introducing the EC635 in 2003.
	www.menareport.com /en/business/193535 (480 words)

	MILAVIA - Air Forces Directory - Iraq - New Iraqi Air Force
		About 65 Iraqi Air Force personnel, including four crews, have completed a four-month lead-in course in Jordan and are now trained at Tallil Air Base (renamed Ali in mid-2005) in Iraq by the 23rd Advisory Support Team, an element of the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron from Little Rock AFB, Arkanses.
		Air Forces Monthly recently published a photo of one of five Mi-17s being prepared for delivery at the Spark rework facility at Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg, Russia.
		The Polish Air Force Academy at Deblin was assessed by the Iraqi Air Force and fully meets the requirement.
	www.milavia.net /airforces/iraq/iqaf.htm (1577 words)

	Royal Jordanian Air Force
		The Royal Jordanian Air Force was born in 1948 as the Arab Legion Air Force, using British-supplied aircraft and organized along RAF lines.
		While it lacks the most modern combat aircraft, the RJAF is exceptionally well trained and keeps abreast of the latest tactical developments, making it a tougher opponent than many-equipped air forces.Jordan signed a formal peace treaty with Israel in October 1994, opening the way to a resumption of unlimited US aid.
		The Royal Jordanian Air Force took official delivery of its first F-16 aircraft in rollout ceremonies at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on October 28th 1997.
	homepage.eircom.net /~steven/jordan_air_force.htm (663 words)

	Jordan - Government - The Armed Forces
		Like the army, however, the air force has been hampered by a shortage of spare parts and operating funds.
		Royal Endowment to Universities and Colleges: In 1996-97, the armed forces sponsored the education of 2102 university students and 1405 community and vocational college students.
		The armed forces assist the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the Ministry of Agriculture in digging wells and constructing dams such as the Jilat Dam and the Swaqa Dam, the latter which has the capacity to hold 2.5 million cubic meters of water.
	www.kinghussein.gov.jo /government5.html (1014 words)

	Royal Air Force Cottesmore Station Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Royal Air Force combat aircraft are returning to base following a two-week exercise in Jordan during which time they operated with elements of the Royal Jordanian Air Force and gained experience of operating in desert conditions.
		It represents a long-standing and regular commitment, with the Royal Air Force having taken part in these exercises for at least the last 10 years.
		The Jaguars and Harriers conducted weapons training in a desert environment and the Tornados exercised with Jordanian fighter aircraft, demonstrating the expeditionary nature of their RAF role.
	www.raf.mod.uk /rafcottesmore/news03_01.html (198 words)

	Royal Jordanian Falcons participate in Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2006 \| Al Ain Aerobatic Show
		The Jordanian team was the winner of the 2nd place at 'Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2005' where they offered spectacular performances to the huge audience, outdoing many of the world's finest aerobatic teams.
		The Royal Jordanian Falcons National Aerobatics team was founded and established back in 1976 at the behest of His Majesty the late King Hussein Bin Talal (may God bless his soul).
		All display pilots are Air Force volunteer pilots who usually fly with the team for a period of 3 to 4 years before returning to their fighter squadrons.
	www.ameinfo.com /75431.html (791 words)

	LATEST NEWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Nine Air Training Corps cadets were delighted when they had a surprise meeting with one of the stars of the Harry Potter movies at the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16th of July.
		Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup greets HRH Lieutenant General Prince Feisal bin Hussein of Jordan and his son Prince Omar at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire today (July 16).
		His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh presented a founder of the Royal International Air Tattoo with a prestigious medal for his services to aviation at a ceremony at St James’s Palace.
	www.airtattoo.com /showcontent.asp?CollectionID=@0000000030 (646 words)

	Eager Tiger
		During May 1996 US and Jordanian air force units engaged in war games entitled "Eager Tiger." The air expeditionary force [AEF] deployment in Jordan came to an end at the end of June 1996.
		King Hussein made a visit on May 11 to the base in Jordan from which the operation was being flown and praised it and particularly highlighted the extensive cooperation that our forces had had with the royal Jordanian air force in a training exercise, Operation EAGER TIGER.
		AEF personnel instructed Royal Jordanian Air Force personnel in maintenance of the F-16 which the RJAF would receive over the next few years.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/ops/eager-tiger.htm (134 words)

	DefendAmerica News - U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Deborah Borges
		Deborah Borges, of the Colorado Air National Guard, was convinced she could help because she pays attention to detail and because she sees things through to the end.
		She developed a Minuteman Fellow program in which high-ranking Slovenian government officials met with members of Congress, including the chairman of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, and Army and Air Force officers in Washington, D.C. Borges placed the first National Guard bilateral affairs officer from Colorado in Slovenia to assist that country’s Ministry of Defense.
		She arranged for members of the Royal Jordanian Air Force to visit Colorado and for members of the Colorado Guard to visit Jordan from last October to January.
	www.defendamerica.mil /profiles/mar2005/pr032105a.html (1067 words)

	Flightline UK - Royal International Air Tattoo 2006 - PREVIEW (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Royal International Air Tattoo is the largest military airshow in the world attracting 300+ aircraft from around the world each year.
		The Royal international Air Tattoo 2006 will give both air arms and civilian operators the opportunity to demonstrate airlift effectiveness in the 21st century with an unparalleled display of speed, agility and adaptability at what has become one of the greatest events in the aviation calendar.
		By the time Wilbur and Orville Wright took to the skies in 1903 for their historic first manned powered flight, the British Army was already well aware of the potential benefits aviation could bring to the battlefield.
	www.airshows.org.uk /2006/airshows/riat/preview.html (1093 words)

	Middle East Online
		LONDON - Britain is to send 14 Royal Air Force jet fighters to Jordan later this month, officially on military exercise, but their deployment to Iraq's neighbour is seen as further preparation for possible war against Baghdad.
		Jordanians overwhelmingly oppose war on Iraq, and Amman has said it would not participate in an attack on its Gulf neighbor.
		A British naval task force comprising 16 surface vessels, one nuclear-powered submarine and 5,000 Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel will deploy to the Mediterranean in the coming weeks.
	www.middle-east-online.com /english/?id=3920 (392 words)

	The Israeli-Syrian Shadow-Boxing
		Note the close proximity of the King Hussein (former Mafraq) Royal Jordanian Air Force Air Base, from where a single RJAF helicopter was sent towards the Syrian border apparently in a try to capture the downed UAV.
		After the air battle on 14 September, both the Israelis and the Syrians did their best to downplay the affair.
		Author of this article would like to thank all persons that kindly provided their help in research for this article on condition of anonimity and the publishing of the article to be postponed for several months.
	www.acig.org /artman/publish/printer_53.shtml (2331 words)

	Air Force Technology - UH-60 Black Hawk (Sikorsky S-70A) - Multi-Mission Utility Helicopter
		Recent orders include two Black Hawk helicopters for the Royal Brunei Force (RBAF), two S-70A configured for executive transport missions for Malaysia, a further 50 S-70A for Turkey, nine for Austria, 30 for Columbia, 24 for Israel and two for Thailand.
		In July 2004, The Royal Jordanian Air Force ordered eight helicopters to enter service in 2006.
		The highly capable Royal Brunei Air Force Black Hawk helicopter with radar, FLIR and auxiliary fuel tanks is put through its paces.
	www.airforce-technology.com /projects/black_hawk (1074 words)

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