Air Force Archives - Page 311 of 2551

F-35A acoustic and emission testing at RAF Lakenheath

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by alert5

The 134th Fighter Squadron from Vermont ANG traveled to RAF Lakenheath, England last month to help collect acoustic and emission data from inside the protective aircraft shelters at the base.

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing Air, Vermont National Guard, stands static inside a protective aircraft shelter prior to the start of an acoustic and emission test at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 4, 2021. Prior to testing, acoustic sensors are affixed to the skin of the aircraft in structurally critical locations where acoustic pressure levels cannot be exceeded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)

Continue reading “F-35A acoustic and emission testing at RAF Lakenheath”

New air-to-air images of F-15EX

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by alert5

An F-15EX Eagle II from the 40th Flight Test Squadron, 96th Test Wing out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, flies in formation during an aerial refueling operation above the skies of Northern California, May 14. The Eagle II participated in the Northern Edge 21 exercise in Alaska earlier in May. (Air Force photo by Ethan Wagner)

Continue reading “New air-to-air images of F-15EX”

Active duty USAF pilots eject from F-15QA

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by alert5

Two active duty USAF pilots ejected from a F-15QA on May 18 at Midamerica airport during landing.

Jet noise measurement at Mageshima commences

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by alert5

Noise measurements at Mageshima, Japan has started on May 16 as Tokyo evaluates the possibility of nearby Iwojima island as a landing practice site for U.S. Navy aircraft.

Continue reading “Jet noise measurement at Mageshima commences”

Red Flag-Rescue 21-2

Posted on May 18, 2021May 18, 2021 by alert5

The Air Forces of Columbia and France are participating in Red Flag-Rescue 21-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona this month.

A Republic of Colombia A-29B sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 13, 2021. The Colombian Air Force participated in Red Flag-Rescue 21-2 to sharpen skills and increase interoperability with allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob T. Stephens)

Continue reading “Red Flag-Rescue 21-2”