The US Air Force has begun grounding about a third of its combat aircraft in response to deep budget cuts that began to take effect in March.
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The move will affect units in the US, Europe and the Pacific. Air Force Gen Mike Hostage said aircraft would be grounded on a "rotating basis" to focus on "fulfilling critical missions".
Separately, the US Navy said the cuts will force it to ground its Blue Angels air show team for the rest of the year.
The Air Force's budget for the fiscal year ending in October is being reduced by $591m (£386m).
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