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US Air Force Aerial Refueling Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Scotland

A US Air Force aerial refueling plane made an emergency landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Scotland, on December 27th.

The pilots requested a diversion after the Boeing KC-135R plane experienced technical issues.

The plane landed safely. No injuries were reported.

Spanish Military Helicopter Crashes in Atlantic Ocean; 3 Crew Members Missing

helicopterA Spanish military helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, around 280 nautical miles from its destination on Gando air base, Gran Canaria Island, Spain, on October 22.

The Super Puma helicopter, carrying a captain, a lieutenant and sergeant, went down after taking off from Mauritania. Authorities said the chopper had been involved in military exercises in Dakar, Senegal and stopped at Mauritania for refueling.

All 3 crew members went missing after the crash. A search operation is underway.

The cause of crash is being investigated.

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