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June 29, 2023 | International, Aerospace

T-7 Red Hawk trainer jet takes its first flight

Its flight marks the beginning of the T-7′s final development phase before Boeing starts producing military-ready jets.

https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/06/29/t-7-red-hawk-trainer-jet-takes-its-first-flight/

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