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Turkish Army Special Operation Forces (Also known "Maroon Berets") During the field exercises.
Today's Pix - Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
Mongolia's honor guards march during a rehearsal for a military parade during the Naadam Festival on the Sukhbaatar Square in Ulan Bator, Mongolia Monday, July 9, 2012. Mongolians will celebrate the anniversary of Genghis Khan's march to the world conquest on July 11 with the annual sporting festival featuring traditional Mongolian events like wrestling, archery, horse racing and ankle bone shooting.
Mongolian soldiers cheer as they march past Parliament House while rehearsing for a military parade for the Naadam Festival at Sukhbaatar Square in Ulan Bator, Mongolia Monday, July 9, 2012. Mongolians will celebrate the anniversary of Genghis Khan's march to world conquest on July 11 with the annual sports festival featuring traditional Mongolian events including wrestling, archery, and horse racing
Paris' military Governor, General Dary (L), and his successor, General Charpentier, stand on a vehicle escorted by members of the Garde Republicaine, early on July 10, 2012, during a rehearsal of the July 14 traditional military parade on the Champs Elysees avenue.
Paris' military Governor, General Dary (L), and his successor, General Charpentier attend, early on July 10, 2012, a rehearsal of the July 14 traditional military parade on the Champs Elysees avenue.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows a French 'Rafale' jet flying over the Grande Arche of La Defense during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
Prince Felipe of Spain attends graduation day for the cadets at the Spanish Military Officer School on July 9, 2012 in Talarn, Spain.
Princess Letizia of Spain and Prince Felipe of Spain attend graduation day for the cadets at the Spanish Military Officer School on July 9, 2012 in Talarn, Spain.
A picture taken on September 22, 2010 shows Malian soldiers at a military parade in Bamako during celebrations marking 50 years of independence from France. Mali's transition government on July 9, 2012 announced the creation of an elite force of 1,200 troops to protect the leaders of the country's embattled interim regime.
South Sudanese military parade during a ceremony South Sudan's first Independence day on July 9, 2012 in Juba, South Sudan. After breaking away from Sudan last year, South Sudan is getting ready for its first independence anniversary celebrations. Over the past year repeated conflict with North Sudan, corruption scandals and economic difficulties have plagued the new country. Further problems caused by the shutdown of its oil production have led to a sharp decline in its currency and a rise in the price of food and fuel.
An M23 rebel soldier patrols during a ******* interview with M23 leader Colonel Sultani Makenga (not pictured) in the eastern DRC town of Bunagana, near the Uganda border, July 8, 2012. Rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunday they seized the town of Rutshuru in North Kivu province after government forces abandoned it.
In this Sunday, July 8, 2012 photo released by Syria's official news agency SANA, Syrian troops participate in a live fire exercise in an undisclosed location in Syria. In a show of force, Syria began large-scale military exercises Sunday to simulate defending the country against outside "aggression.
In this Sunday, July 8, 2012 photo released by Syria's official news agency SANA, Syrian troops participate in a live fire exercise in an undisclosed location in Syria. In a show of force, Syria began large-scale military exercises Sunday to simulate defending the country against outside "aggression.
The Red Arrows fly in formation alongside a Vulcan bomber to officially open the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Farnborough sees the announcement of orders for military jets but with governments slashing defence budgets to help reduce huge public deficits, major deals are set to be scarce.
Turkish Army Special Operation Forces (Also known "Maroon Berets") During the field exercises.
A Hawk ground-to-air missile is launched during a live-fire military missile drill at a military base in Chiupeng, in Taiwan's southern Pingtung county on July 9, 2012. Various missiles were launched during the live-fire military missile drill.
An Sky Sword II air-to-air missile fired from Taiwan Air Force's Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF) hits a flare target during a live fire test in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, Monday, July 9, 2012.
An AIM-9 air-to-air missile is fired from Taiwan Air Force's AH-1W attack helicopter during a live fire test in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, Monday, July 9, 2012.
A group of Mirage fighter planes fly in a formation as they perform a fly-past during Taiwan Air Force's demonstration in Songshan Airport in Taipei July 10, 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows a French 'Rafale' jet flying over a highway during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jets flying over Paris, during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jets flying over Paris during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jet flying over Paris during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jets flying over the Tuileries garden, during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jets flying over the Louvre Pyramid during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jet flying over Paris and the Seine river during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jet flying over La defense business district, during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
A picture taken from a US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft shows French 'Rafale' jet flying over the Paris Arch of Triumph (Arc de Triomphe), during a training between Istres, southern France and Paris ahead of the Bastille day military air parade on July 09 2012.
US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft and French 'Rafale' jets fly over the Arc de Triomphe on July 9, 2012, during a training session ahead of the Bastille day military air parade.
An Afghan security man aims his weapon towards Taliban militants, not pictured, during a gun battle in Kandahar, south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, July 9, 2012. Three suicide bombers riding in a three-wheeled vehicle blew themselves up Monday afternoon in Kandahar city, killing two children and wounding several other civilians, said Kandahar provincial spokesman Ahmad Jawed Faisal. A short time later, three more suicide bombers tried to attack the police headquarters in Kandahar, but were gunned down by police before they could get into the compound, Faisal said.
An Afghan National Army soldier keeps watch at the site of an attack in Kandahar province July 9, 2012. All three attackers were killed by police officers, and five civilians, including three women, were injured in a blast and firefight, spokesman for the provincial government Jawed Faisal said.
An Afghan farmer, right, shows a diseased plant to U.S. Army 1st Lt. Tara Robertson, a Minnesota Army National Guardsman serving with the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team, during a shura, or meeting, conducted while on a partnered patrol with fellow team members; U.S. Soldiers assigned to Charlie Troop, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 615th Civil Affairs Team; Afghan Uniform Police members; and Afghan National Army soldiers July 3, 2012, in the Mizan district of Zabul province, Afghanistan. (DoD photo by Lt. Col. Daniel Bohmer, U.S. Army/Released)
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Nicholas Prieto, a platoon leader with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team, works with forward observer, Spc. Jonathan Myers, to call in air support during a firefight with insurgents, June 30, 2012, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. At left is Prieto’s radioman, Pfc. Blaze Glocar. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod, Task Force 1-82 PAO)
A Slovakian Army explosive ordinance disposal team leader provides security outside of a cleaning area July 7, 2012, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan.
Certain members of the team ensure the safety of their teammates as well as preventing others from entering an uncleaned site.
(Photo by CZE-A WO Frantisek STEIN)
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(July 5, 2012) Navy SEALs conduct mobility and weapons training in an open desert gun range. The training familiarizes SEALs in handling both the weapon and terrain at the same time making the transition a common procedure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Meranda Keller/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 1st, 2012) The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
French RAID special police forces unit are seen on the scene where a parent of a pupil was taken hostage at a French school outside Paris, in Vitry-sur-Seine on July 10, 2012. The hostage taking started at around 0500 GMT and no contact has yet been made with the unidentified hostage taker, local police official Patrick Dallennes told AFP. No children were involved and elite police have been dispatched to the scene.
Special French RAID intervention police and firefighters secure a street where a man has taken an adult hostage in a school in Vitry-sur-Scene near Paris July 10, 2012. Elite police cordoned off a school south of Paris on Tuesday after an armed man took an adult hostage. A police official said the man had entered the premises in Vitry-sur-Seine, on the southern edge of the capital, shortly before opening time and was holed up inside with one hostage, an adult.
Special French RAID intervention police and firefighters secure a street where a man has taken an adult hostage in a school in Vitry-sur-Scene near Paris July 10, 2012. Elite police cordoned off a school south of Paris on Tuesday after an armed man took an adult hostage. A police official said the man had entered the premises in Vitry-sur-Seine, on the southern edge of the capital, shortly before opening time and was holed up inside with one hostage, an adult.
Policemen stand on the scene where a parent of a pupil has been taken in hostage at a French school outside Paris, in Vitry-sur-Seine on July 10, 2012. The unidentified hostage taker was taken in for questioning and the hostage was freed safe and sound.
Policemen stand on the scene where a parent of a pupil has been taken in hostage at a French school outside Paris, in Vitry-sur-Seine on July 10, 2012. The unidentified hostage taker was taken in for questioning and the hostage was freed safe and sound.
Elite police forces surround a school complex where an armed man took hostages Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Vitry sur Seine, south of Paris. Children were initially among the hostages, but the man appears to now be holding one adult. Police say an armed man has been taken into custody.
Police officers surround a school complex where an armed man took hostages Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Vitry sur Seine, south of Paris. Children were initially among the hostages, but the man appears to now be holding one adult. One police official said the man was carrying a gun; others said they did not know what weapon he had. The police official said officers from the elite Raid force were on site to negotiate with the man.
Policemen stand on the scene where a parent of a pupil has been taken in hostage at a French school outside Paris, in Vitry-sur-Seine on July 10, 2012. The unidentified hostage taker was taken in for questioning and the hostage was freed safe and sound.
A police officer reacts near a school complex where an armed man took hostages Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in Vitry sur Seine, south of Paris. Children were initially among the hostages, but the man appears to now be holding one adult. Police say an armed man has been taken into custody.
why the hells hould a "US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft" have "Armee l'Air" writen all over it's tail/refueling thing???
U.S. carrier USS George Washington stations off Hong Kong waters during a routine port visit to the territory July 10, 2012.
U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington is anchored during its port call in the Hong Kong water, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
U.S. Navy F/A-18 jets sit on the deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
A U.S. Marine walks about carrier airborne aircraft on the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in the Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
U.S. Navy sailors pushe a cart loaded with a fuel tank for a F/A-18 fighter jet on the deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Two U.S. Navy sailors stand under the wings of an F/A-18 fighter jet on the deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
A U.S. Marine walks near a F/A-18 fighter jet with a Chinese national flag in the background onboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Turkish Police Special Operation Forces are preparing an operation in Hakkari/Şemdinli between Iran/Iraq border line...
French army Transal aircrafts get ready to take off from Evreux's air base 105, on July 9, 2012, to fly over Paris during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
Crew members board in a French army Transal aircraft prior to take off from Evreux's air base 105, on July 9, 2012, to fly over Paris during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
A French army Transal aircraft crew members prepare before taking off from Evreux's military base 105, on July 9, 2012, during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
French army Lieutenant Colonel Sebqstien Munsch is pictured on board a Transal aircraft heading to Paris after taking off from Evreux's air base 105, son July 9, 2012, during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
French army Transal aircrafts head to Paris after taking off from Evreux's air base 105, on July 9, 2012, during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
French army Transal aircrafts fly to Paris, on July 9, 2012, to take part in a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
A French army Transal aircraft flies over Paris, on July 9, 2012, during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
A French army Transal aircraft flies over La Defence district, on July 9, 2012, outside Paris, during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
A French army Transal aircraft flies over La Defence district, on July 9, 2012, outside Paris, during a rehearsal flight ahead of the traditional July 14 military parade on the Champs Elysees Avenue.
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Botswana Defense Force Special Forces soldiers pull security while a U.S. Special Forces Soldier 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) serves as a safety for a breaching demonstration. This demonstration was in the final week of Exercise Eastern Piper 12, a three week Foreign International Defense (FID) structured Counter-Terrorism base exercise to improve mutual and combined Special Operational Forces capabilities and maintain relationships between U.S. and BDFSF. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King).
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A squad of Botswana Defense Force Special Forces soldiers breach a building, as part of a final demonstration in Exercise Eastern Piper 12, a three week Foreign International Defense (FID) structured Counter-Terrorism base exercise to improve mutual and combined Special Operational Forces capabilities and maintain relationships between U.S. and BDF Special Forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King).
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U.S. and BDF Special Forces personnel stand at attention to listen to an address from distinguished visitors during Exercise Easter Piper 12, a three week Foreign International Defense (FID) structured Counter-Terrorism base exercise to improve mutual and combined Special Operational Forces capabilities and maintain relationships between U.S. and BDFSF. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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Secretary of the Army John McHugh coins the participants of Eastern Piper 12, a three week Foreign International Defense (FID) structured Counter-Terrorism base exercise to improve mutual and combined Special Operational Forces capabilities and maintain relationships between U.S. and BDF Special Forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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During the final week of Easter Piper, Secretary of the Army John McHugh and U.S. Ambassador to Botswana Michelle D. Gavin visited U.S. and BDF Special Forces personnel participating in Eastern Piper 12, and received a brief by a U.S. Special Forces Soldier from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) on the equipment used during combat. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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Botswana Defense Force Special Forces soldiers load parachutes in preparation for a combined U.S. Special Forces and BDFSF parachute jump from a BDF C-130 aircraft during the final week of Eastern Piper 12, a three week Foreign International Defense (FID) structured Counter-Terrorism base exercise to improve mutual and combined Special Operational Forces capabilities and maintain relationships between U.S. and BDFSF. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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U.S. Special Forces Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Carson, Colo., prepare to board a BDF C-130 aircraft for the combined U.S. Special Forces and BDFSF parachute jump in the final week of Exercise Eastern Piper 12. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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U.S. Special Forces and BDFSF jumpmasters look for the drop zone before signaling the Soldiers ready to jump. The combined U.S. Special Forces and BDFSF parachute jump was in the final week of Exercise Eastern Piper 12. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
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U.S. Special Forces Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Carson, Colo., jump out of a BDF C-130 aircraft for the combined U.S. Special Forces and BDFSF parachute jump in the final week of Exercise Eastern Piper 12. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King).
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A U.S. Special Forces Soldier watches while a Botswana Defense Force Special Forces soldier prepares to land in the drop zone. The combined U.S. Special Forces and BDFSF parachute jump was in the final week of Exercise Eastern Piper 12. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)
Great pix everybody!
Because it's Made in America!Originally Posted by Big Mo
why the hells hould a "US Boeing C-135 refueling aircraft" have "Armee l'Air" writen all over it's tail/refueling thing???
(in lieu of an Airbus refueling aircraft)
Firefighters battle a four alarm fire, Tuesday July 10, 2012, in an abandoned warehouse located at Front Street and Girard Avenue in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia. Officials say one firefighter had to be taken to a hospital for injuries suffered in a fall. His injuries were not life-threatening.
A firefighter views the aftermath of a warehouse fire next to Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority s Market-Frankford Elevated Line, not pictured, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. Officials say one firefighter had to be taken to a hospital for injuries suffered in a fall. His injuries were not life-threatening.
Greensboro firefighter walks through ankle deep water in the middle of westbound Interstate 40 after heavy rain flooded part of the the interstate prompting Greensboro Police to close all westbound lanes just east of Hwy 68 in Greensboro, N.C. , Monday, July 9, 2012. Strong storms have brought heavy rains and flash flooding to the area while knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
A remembrance photo is shown outside a memorial service in Charlotte, N.C. , Tuesday, July 10, 2012 for four North Carolina Air National Guard airmen killed when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire. Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David and Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon all died July 1 when their C-130 crashed while fighting a wildfire in the South Dakota Black Hills. Two crewmen were injured.
Jerry Rhinehardt, of Cornelius, N.C. , stands with an American flag before a memorial service in Charlotte, N.C. , Tuesday, July 10, 2012 for four North Carolina Air National Guard airmen killed when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire. Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David and Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon all died July 1 when their C-130 crashed while fighting a wildfire in the South Dakota Black Hills. Two crewmen were injured.
Members of the Patriot Guard stand outside before a memorial service in Charlotte, N.C. , Tuesday, July 10, 2012 for four North Carolina Air National Guard airmen killed when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire. Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David and Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon all died July 1 when their C-130 crashed while fighting a wildfire in the South Dakota Black Hills. Two crewmen were injured.
Members of the Patriot Guard stand outside before a memorial service in Charlotte, N.C. , Tuesday, July 10, 2012 for four North Carolina Air National Guard airmen killed when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire. Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David and Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon all died July 1 when their C-130 crashed while fighting a wildfire in the South Dakota Black Hills. Two crewmen were injured.
RiP Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David and Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon.Two National Guard members stand near a C-130 before a memorial service in Charlotte, N.C. , Tuesday, July 10, 2012 for four North Carolina Air National Guard airmen killed when their plane crashed while fighting a wildfire. Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal, Maj. Joseph McCormick, Maj. Ryan David and Senior Master Sgt. Robert Cannon all died July 1 when their C-130 crashed while fighting a wildfire in the South Dakota Black Hills. Two crewmen were injured.
An undated handout photo distributed by the Syrian News Agency (SANA) on July 8, 2012, shows Syrian armed forces during a live ammunitions exercise in an undisclosed location. Also seen in the handout is the flag of Syria.
An undated handout photo distributed by the Syrian News Agency (SANA) on July 8, 2012, shows Syrian armed forces during a live ammunitions exercise in an undisclosed location.
An undated handout photo distributed by Syrian News Agency (SANA) on July 9, 2012 shows a missile being launched from a mobile platform during a live ammunitions exercise by Syrian air defence forces in an undisclosed location
Special French RAID intervention police secure a street where a man has taken an adult hostage in a school in Vitry-sur-Scene near Paris July 10, 2012. Elite police cordoned off a school south of Paris on Tuesday after an armed man took an adult hostage. A police official said the man had entered the premises in Vitry-sur-Seine, on the southern edge of the capital, shortly before opening time and was holed up inside with one hostage, an adult.
Police officers take cover during an attack on their police station by rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in Toribio, southern Colombia on Saturday, July 7, 2012.
An F/A-18 fighter jet comes to land above the Airbus A400M airlifter ahead of the Farnborough Airshow 2012 in southern England July 8, 2012. Airbus and Boeing head into next week's Farnborough Airshow locked in their fiercest market share battle for up to a decade, slashing prices to win key orders for their latest narrowbody jets and storing up potential trouble for future profit margins.
An Airbus A380 flies through cloud during a display flight at the Farnborough Airshow 2012 in southern England July 9, 2012.
A Malaysian Airlines Airbus A380 takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Boeing was set to steal a march over European rival Airbus at the Farnborough airshow which began on Monday, with the US planemaker expected to secure big orders for its new 737 MAX jet.
A Malaysian Airlines Airbus A380 takes part in a flying display during the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Boeing upstaged European rival Airbus at the opening of the Farnborough air show on Monday, with a $7.2-billion order for 75 of its upcoming 737 MAX jets from a US leaser.
A Korean T-50B takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Boeing was set to steal a march over European rival Airbus at the Farnborough airshow which began on Monday, with the US planemaker expected to secure big orders for its new 737 MAX jet.
A Korean T-50B takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Boeing was set to steal a march over European rival Airbus at the Farnborough airshow which began on Monday, with the US planemaker expected to secure big orders for its new 737 MAX jet.
A Yak 130 takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Farnborough is one of the biggest meetings in the sector, with Boeing battling it out for orders with its arch-rival Airbus.
An F-18 takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Boeing was set to steal a march over European rival Airbus at the Farnborough airshow which began on Monday, with the US planemaker expected to secure big orders for its new 737 MAX jet.
An F-18 takes part in a flying display at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 9, 2012. Boeing was set to steal a march over European rival Airbus at the Farnborough airshow which began on Monday, with the US planemaker expected to secure big orders for its new 737 MAX jet.
A Saab Gripen, a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab is seen during a flying display during the second day at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 10, 2012. In the first two days, Boeing picked up an order for 100 aircraft valued at $9.2 billion. The U.S. manufacturer is set to sweep the event, with deals for at least 200 jets still pending.
A Saab Gripen, a lightweight single-engine multirole fighter manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab is seen during a flying display during the second day at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, southern England, on July 10, 2012. In the first two days, Boeing picked up an order for 100 aircraft valued at $9.2 billion. The U.S. manufacturer is set to sweep the event, with deals for at least 200 jets still pending.
A Starstreak anti-aircraft missile launcher is seen at the Farnborough Airshow in southern England July 10, 2012.
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