May 19, 2015 Speckled Trout lands new home in 418th FLTS Team Edwards said 'good bye' to the 412th Flight Test Squadron May 15, after 21 years of caring for the KC-135 dubbed the "Speckled Trout." In that time, the trout has supported the 412th Test Wing in avionics testing, distinguished visitor airlifting and air refueling support."Even before I ever
March 11, 2013 Speckled Trout reemerges, Team Edwards invited to up close, personal look The Speckled Trout has returned.The 412th Flight Test Squadron's highly-modified KC-135 returns home after a year-long maintenance overhaul at Greenville, Texas. "A/C 63-7980 'Speckled Trout' was in Periotic Depot Maintenance getting a complete exterior refurb, and a partial interior refurb," said
Oct. 3, 2017 Speed record set 50 years ago Fifty years ago on Oct. 3, 1967, Maj. William J. “Pete” Knight flew the modified X-15A-2 to a speed of Mach 6.72. The aircraft was flown with its full ablative coating and external fuel tanks. A dummy ramjet mounted on the lower ventral stub stabilizer fell away during the flight as a result of
Oct. 9, 2008 Speeders could lead to 'gate-crashers' Because of the increase in speeding incidents at the base gates, the 95th Security Forces Squadron recently stepped up efforts for citing people speeding in the area.The 95th SFS could cite motorists caught speeding with driving tickets, which would go on their state and on-base driving records. "We
July 6, 2011 Spiders, other insects more prevalent in wet weather; take appropriate precautions Overall it's been a wet year in Southern California and residents aren't the only ones who welcomed the long overdue substantial rainfall this season.High desert critters and insects also benefit from the liquid sunshine. "The more rainfall, the more insects," said Mark Hagan, Edwards Natural
June 29, 2017 Spinelli assumes command of 412th Operations Group Col. Christopher Spinelli took command of the 412th Operations Group June 26 in a change of command ceremony held in Hangar 1600. A U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduate, Spinelli returns to Edwards to oversee the group that conducts developmental test and evaluation of nearly every aircraft in
July 13, 2022 Spirit of Pennsylvania departs Edwards AFB The B-2 Spirit of Pennsylvania takes off from Edwards Air Force Base, California, enroute to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 14, for maintenance. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)
Sept. 18, 2012 Spitfire lands at Edwards to commemorate Battle of Britain The United Kingdom Joint Strike Fighter Test and Evaluation Squadron here at Edwards hosted the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Night at Club Muroc Sept. 14. Patrons were treated to dinner and drinks to commemorate the World War II battle, which lasted from July 10, 1940 to Oct. 31, 1940.The
Oct. 22, 2012 Spontaneous car show pops up at West Gate Those who drove by Century Circle Oct. 18 might have seen more than just the legendary planes on display outside the West Gate. They may have seen some automobiles parked in front that date back even before some of those jets. The old Ford Model A's parked in a row belonged to the Paradise Valley
Dec. 13, 2006 SPORT provides 'eyes' for Edwards' mission The room is dark; the only light comes from computer screens and monitors along with blinking lights on various machines. Seven individuals sit in front of monitors which project green dots and lines. It may appear that this group is playing games in an arcade, but in reality they are playing a