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Its air force went to war this year with roughly 265 flyable aircraft, most of them designs that the shah bought before 1979.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Lacking a modern air force, Iran established its missile program in the 1980s during the war with Iraq and has increasingly relied on the weapons to deter its foes.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the state fire department, runs the world’s largest civilian firefighting air force.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Three judges heard the case at Camp Zeist, a former US air force base in the Netherlands.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

He wears his air force rank first, unlike the Elector.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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