“This specified training provides realistic combat scenarios for pilots to hone advanced aerial tactics that may be used against potential adversaries,” the group said. Photo courtesy 142 Wing, Oregon National Guard The Portland-based 142nd Wing said on its social media they will be collaborating with the VFA-192’s F-18 Super Hornets (“Golden Dragons”) on dissimilar air combat training (DACT) from July 11-15 and 18-22. On occasion, these maneuvers result in sonic booms, which tend to startle unknowing residents and visitors to the Oregon coastline. The 142nd Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard will be hosting another set of fighter jets from now through about July 22, and their battle exercises in the sky will not only create some impressive sights along the Oregon coast and eastern Oregon but also a few rather big noises. (Photo courtesy 142 Wing, Oregon National Guard)

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