Red Flag War Games Begin

This week 100 fighter jets from 5 different countries are taking to the skies over Alaska

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By John Thain

Story Created: Jun 14, 2012 at 4:19 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 15, 2012 at 10:04 AM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - This week 100 fighter jets from 5 different countries are taking to the skies over Alaska. As KTVA CBS 11’s photojournalist John Thain explains, they are simulating the first 10 missions of combat, which military officials say is vital experience for these pilots.

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Anonymous said on Monday, Jun 18 at 11:50 PM

so let them practice - practice makes perfect...

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Anonymous said on Friday, Jun 15 at 6:45 PM

AC/DC Thunderstruck - U tube videos of planes

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