June 5, 2017 This week in Edwards history On June 5, 1948, Northrop’s YB-49 No. 2, a prototype flying wing jet bomber, went out of control during its 25th test flight and crashed about 10 miles northwest of Muroc Air Force Base. Three officers and two civilian aircrew were killed. The pilot was Maj. Daniel Forbes, Jr. and the co-pilot was
June 2, 2017 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Operations GroupMember: Senior Airman Ronald FlanaganUnit: 412th Operations Support SquadronJob Title: Aircrew Flight EquipmentCareer Goal: Complete Bachelors Degree in AeronauticsCongratulations Senior Airman Ronald Flanagan, the 412th Test Wing’s Warrior of the Week. Flanagan is