The B-52 is About to Enter the Fight Against Daesh
With the US Air Force’s forward-deployed B-1B Lancers pulling out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar in January for upgrades … Continue reading The B-52 is About to Enter the Fight Against Daesh
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First full-throttle flight of the X-15
On this day in 1961 Major Robert White piloted the X-15 on its first full-throttle flight, reaching a speed of … Continue reading First full-throttle flight of the X-15
The Stratofortress’ First Flight
On this day in 1952, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress made its first flight. The B-52 design evolved from a straight-wing … Continue reading The Stratofortress’ First Flight
The Tactical Air Network 