Feb. 23, 2007 419th FLTS demonstrates Sniper pod capability The 419th Flight Test Squadron recently completed its initial developmental testing of the Sniper pod installed on a B-1B Lancer here. The Sniper pod, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is an advanced targeting pod with multi-sensor capability and allows the operator to positively identify
Aug. 6, 2009 419th FLTS flies first B-1 sortie after FIDL upgrade The 419th Flight Test Squadron conducted the first functional check sortie of a B-1B Lancer which ended two years of modifications to the aircraft on Edwards AFB July 30. The B-1 was upgraded with the Fully Integrated Data Link that allows the aircraft to communicate quickly with others in the
May 14, 2014 419th FLTS welcomes new commander Col. Rodney Todaro (left), 412th Operations Group commander, hands the 419th Flight Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Williams, incoming 412th FLTS commander, signifying the official change of command for the squadron during a ceremony at Hangar 1210 on May 9, 2014. Colonel Williams assumed
Feb. 9, 2017 419th offers inaugural CTF immersion tour The first Monday of the month is considered training day for most units at Edwards AFB. Feb. 6 was no different, but this training day offered something new to Team Edwards. More than 60 Team Edwards members gathered at South Base for an immersion tour of the 419th Flight Test Squadron and the
Oct. 4, 2019 420th Flight Test Squadron reactivated to support B-21 Raider testing at Edwards The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony here Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider.
Jan. 24, 2013 44 Airmen pin on next rank Team Edwards started off 2013 by promoting 44 Airmen during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony at the Conference Center Jan. 31. Congratulations to all who have taken the next step in their Air Force careers!To Chief Master Sgt.:Senior Master Sgt. Michael J. Bella, AMC Test and Evaluation
Jan. 21, 2014 44 captains, lieutenants selected for TPS Forty-four Air Force captains and first lieutenants have been selected as primary or alternate U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School program attendees, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Jan. 17."Officers selected will fill classes beginning in July this year, said Maj. Miles Middleton, AFPC
Jan. 8, 2014 445th AMU claims quarterly weapons load competition title The 412th Maintenance Group held their Fourth Quarter Fighter Weapons Load Competition Jan. 6 to select the best fighter weapons load team for the final quarter of 2013.Of the three teams that competed - the 411th, 445th, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Units - the team that took the distinct honor in
Feb. 12, 2013 445th FLTS commander leads by example In the Air Force, there's a saying: Lead by example. For one squadron commander, he took that saying literally.As of January 2013, Lt. Col. Chris Spinelli became the first commander for the 445th Flight Test Squadron to become dual-qualified in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the KC-135
June 18, 2012 445th FLTS gets new commander Lt. Col. Christopher Spinelli speaks to members of the 445th Flight Test Squadron after receiving command during a ceremony June 15. Spinelli replaces Lt. Col. Jason Schott who heads to the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. The 445th FLTS (Test Operations) provides chase