Nov. 3, 2016 This week in Edwards flight test history On Nov. 3, 1966, the North American XB-70 Valkyrie flights resumed as aircraft No. 1 made the first of nine flights in support of the National Sonic Boom Program. This was a joint NASA/U.S. Air Force research program, which concluded Jan. 31, 1967.
Nov. 3, 2016 New class of Blue Eagles guardsmen ready for duty The 412th Force Support Squadron graduated 27 new members of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard Oct. 28. The two-week course culminated at Chapel 1 with the new honor guard members performing a mock funeral with full military honors. The base honor guard's primary mission is to provide military funeral
Nov. 2, 2016 416th FLTS tests missile for European ally’s Joint Strike Fighter From Norway to Australia, members from a number of allied and partner nations have come to Edwards to team with base units to test systems, enhance international cooperation and advance their own air forces’ capabilities. At the 416th Flight Test Squadron, a team of U.S. Air Force engineers and