First African military aircraft takes to the skies, making aviation history

From Top stories – France 24 - International News 24/7 Sat Aug 16 2014, 12:26:25

Billed as Africa's first home-grown military aircraft, the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) made its first test flight in South Africa this week, marking a milestone in the continent's aviation history.

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