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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-27 Aug
Aug. 27-28 1923, Lts. Lowell H. Smith and John P. Richter made an endurance flight which lasted 37 hours, 15 minutes, with 16 refueling contacts. During this flight, they set 16 new world records for distance, speed and duration. Info:
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/197385/first-air-to-air-refueling/
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-27 Aug
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-27 Aug
The Panavia Tornado GR1 is the aircraft of the day! The aircraft on display flew with the RAF&
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-27 Aug
Info here:
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Outdoor-Aviation-Events/
Aug. 30-Sept.1 During this three-day event visitors will see some of history’s well-known airframes at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force over Labor Day weekend, but they won’t just be the ones inside the galleries. Scale versions of those aircraft will fly over the museum, regaling spectators with daring aerobatics. RC pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful maneuvers with jets, warbirds and helicopters from all eras of aviation history.
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-27 Aug
On this day in 1967, on his 26th Misty FAC mission, Bud Day was shot down by ground fire over North Vietnam. During the ejection, Day's right arm was broken in three places, along with other injuries. His crewman was quickly picked up by a rescue helicopter, but Day was captured by local militia, beaten and tortured. A veteran of three wars and the first commander of the Misty FACs, Col. George "Bud" Day is one of the most highly-decorated Airmen in USAF history. Info here: <a href="http://bit.ly/31QHgaB" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/31QHgaB</a>
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-26 Aug
The North American F-82B Twin Mustang is the aircraft of the day! Of a total of 273 F-82s produced, 20 were F-82Bs. The F-82B on display, Betty-Jo, flew from Hawaii to New York on Feb. 27-28, 1947, a distance of 5,051 miles, the longest non-stop flight ever made by a propeller-driven fighter at that time. Betty-Jo came to the museum in 1957. Info here:
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-26 Aug
Check out this photo taken on this day in 1956.
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-25 Aug
On this day in 1954, Capt. Joseph McConnell Jr. crashed to his death while testing an F-86H at Edwards AFB, Calif. Learn about his 16 aerial victories during the Korean War. Info:
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-25 Aug
The Republic RF-84K Thunderflash is the aircraft of the day! The RF-84K was a reconnaissance and nuclear strike fighter that was intended to be carried toward a target as a "parasite" underneath the GRB-36 bomber. At the time, jet aircraft possessed relatively short range and aerial refueling was not yet proven, so this provided a method to extend their range. Info here:
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-25 Aug
Check out this Northrop P-61 photo taken on this day in 1944.
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos.aspx?igphoto=2000538814
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-24 Aug
The Teledyne-Ryan AQM-91A Compass Arrow is the aircraft of the day! This high-flying, unmanned photo reconnaissance aircraft is an early example of stealth technology. Lessons learned from its development contributed to later stealth fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles. Info here: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Z0ZUil" target="_blank"><a href="http://bit.ly/2Z0ZUil</a> #avgeek #airhistory #aviation" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Z0ZUil</a> #avgeek #airhistory #aviation</a>
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-24 Aug
The Republic P-47D (Bubble Canopy Version) was placed on exhibit during a special ceremony on Aug. 24, 2006 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Info: <a href="https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/199049/p-47d-thunderbolt-unveiled-during-ceremony/" target="_blank">https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Press-Room/News/Article-Display/Article/199049/p-47d-thunderbolt-unveiled-during-ceremony/</a>
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-23 Aug
Check out a new display of artifacts in the
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Gallery near the B17-F Memphis Belle.
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-23 Aug
The first automatic airplane landing occurred on Aug. 23, 1937. Info Here:
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196927/first-automatic-airplane-landing/
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-23 Aug
The Vertol CH-21B Workhorse is the aircraft of the day! Originally called the "flying banana," the H-21 served with the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Army, the French navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the West German Air Force. The museum obtained the CH-21B on display from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in January 1965. Info here:
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-23 Aug
The C-130 was originally designed as an assault transport capable of operating from unpaved, hastily prepared airstrips. On Aug. 23, 1954, the Hercules made its first flight. By 1976 more than 1,200 C-130s had been ordered, including aircraft equipped for radar weather mapping and reconnaissance, mid-air space capsule recovery, search and rescue, ambulance service, drone launching, and mid-air refueling of helicopters. Info:
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/197558/lockheed-ac-130a-hercules/
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-22 Aug
A memorial dedicated to the fallen from the now-deactivated 603rd Air Control Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy, was unveiled today at the National Museum of the Air Force. Here are some photos from the memorial dedication. Aviano Air Base
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-22 Aug
The Boeing YCGM-121B Seek Spinner is the aircraft of the day! It is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed to seek out and attack the radars that control enemy anti-aircraft artillery or surface-to-air missile defenses. (Some radar antennas rotate or spin, hence the name "Seek Spinner.") Info here:
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U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-22 Aug
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Brasileira (FAB) aircrews had already begun training with U.S. personnel and conducting antisubmarine flights off the coast of Brazil. By the end of 1944, this important mission was the sole responsibility of FAB aircrews flying U.S.-supplied aircraft. Info:
http://bit.ly/2zaeIww
U.S. Air Force
434ARW
-21 Aug
Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show Aug. 30 - Sept. 1, 2019, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Check out this footage from the 2017 event of an XB-70 model flown by Bret Becker.
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-09 Sep
@AFThunderbirds
Thanks for making the Grissom Air & Space Expo a huge success!
U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-09 Sep
RT
@AFThunderbirds
: Thunderbird 5 dodging clouds on take off!
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-08 Sep
Flying was cancelled but the
@AFThunderbirds
stayed around to meet fans, take photos, and sign autographs. Thanks f…
https://t.co/2DPj8CAzSd
U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-08 Sep
Thanks to all the fans for waiting patiently! Still in a holding pattern but optimistic the clouds will lift and th…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-08 Sep
A turbo prop is in the air checking the weather and trying to get a read of the airspace. We’re hopeful the…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-08 Sep
The Vought F4U Corsair was the first American-made flyer to reach 400 miles per hour in level flight. It earned the…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-07 Sep
It’s almost time for the
@AFThunderbirds
! Grab a bottle of water, your sunglasses and come see what makes the Air…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-07 Sep
If you missed it the first time, the US Army’s parachute team, the Golden Knights, are about to jump into action ag…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-07 Sep
It’s finally here! Gates to the 2019 Grissom Air & Space Expo are open! Grab a folding chair and come check out the…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-06 Sep
@AFThunderbirds
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-06 Sep
@AFThunderbirds
thanks for flying our hometown hero in advance of the Grissom Air & Space Expo!
U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-06 Sep
Hometown Hero Jason Seaman getting ready to fly with the
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-05 Sep
The Thunderbirds are starting to arrive for the Grissom Air and Space Expo! Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Sept 7th & 8th.…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-19 Aug
SSgt. Sean Witter talks with WNDU prior to a flight refueling the Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds will ret…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-28 Jun
Making a pitch! Colonel Shaw and recruiting served up opportunities at Grissom during Indians game. Learn more here…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-25 Jun
Airman helps retain those looking to separate from military service. Click below to read his story!
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-06 May
Grissom's air traffic control tower sits above the early morning fog May 5, 2019. Grissom ATC manages commercial, c…
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-26 Apr
Indiana employers got a great look at the lives of Citizen Airmen at
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-08 Apr
Grissom hosts Air Force leadership course. Click below to read about what they learned!
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U.S. Air Force
@434ARW
-05 Apr
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is open to the public! Share the link with friends and periodically check the site to learn…
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