Aug. 1, 2018 This week in Edwards history On Aug. 2, 2006, a C-5 Galaxy taxied across a series of ramps laid out on Rogers Dry Lakebed as part of its Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program. The taxi runs tested the structural integrity and movement of the aircraft’s new engines and pylons under rough conditions.
July 9, 2018 This week in Edwards history On July 10, 1968, the high drag loading phase of the McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Category II Stability and Control evaluation was completed. The loading consisted of 10 M-117 general-purpose retarded bombs and six LAU-3A rocket launchers.
June 18, 2018 This week in Edwards history: The X-5 On June 20, 1951, the Bell X-5 made its maiden flight, piloted by Bell test pilot Jean E. "Skip" Ziegler. The X-5 was the first aircraft capable of changing the sweep of its wings in flight.
July 29, 2016 This week in flight test history July 24, 1951 at Edwards - The Bell X-1D made the first--and the only successful--flight of its career when it was air-dropped from an EB-50A mother ship to make an unpowered glide to the Rogers Dry Lake Bed. Jean “Skip” Ziegler was the pilot. The X-1D was the first of the “second generation” X-1
April 6, 2017 This year’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day set for May 6 Edwards AFB’s 2017 Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oasis Community Center. Military retirees and spouses are invited to come out and learn about programs that affect retirees and receive free services during the visit. Legal services, immunizations,
May 19, 2008 Thornton returns, takes TW helm After a six year hiatus from Edwards, a Airman has returned for his third tour of duty on the base -- this time as the 412th Test Wing commander.Col. William Thornton took command of the wing during a change of command ceremony at hangar 1600, May 19. He was first stationed here in 1993 to attend
July 6, 2018 Thousands celebrate Independence Day at Summer Bash 2018 This year’s annual Summer Bash brought more than 2,500 people to Wings Field at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
June 29, 2023 Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards AFB, California, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk. On June 28, the aircraft lifted off at 11:51 a.m. Central Standard Time during a test flight at the Boeing
March 19, 2024 Three new self service markets now available on base Col. Ahave Brown, 412th Maintenance Group commander, joins AAFES as they officially open a Self Service Market inside Building 1600 on Edwards Air Force Base, California, today. AAFES also opened two other locations on Edwards: one at the South Base facility and another at the Air Force Test Pilot
Nov. 22, 2010 Three Team Edwards' Airmen selected for promotion to Air Forces' top 1 percent Team Edwards celebrated the selection of three of their own to the top one percent of the enlisted ranks in the Air Force.Senior Master Sgts. Gregory B. Bobzin, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; James K. Cope, 31st Test Evaluation Squadron; and Tony Turner, Air Force Operational Test and