U.S. military to participate in 2019 Paris Air Show

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  • USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs

United States military aircraft and personnel will participate in this year’s International Paris Air Show, June 19-25, 2019. Aircraft planned to be showcased this year are the F-35A Lighting II, KC-46 Pegasus, C-130J Super Hercules, P-8 Poseidon, CH-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache, and F-15E Strike Eagle. These aircraft represent 4th and 5th generation fighters, mobility, strike and refueling capabilities of the U.S. military. Along with the aircraft, approximately 130 aircrew and support personnel from bases in Europe and the U.S. are scheduled to attend. Participation in this event highlights the strength of the U.S. commitment to European allies and partners and demonstrates that U.S. industry is producing equipment that is critical to the success of current and future military operations.