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F-15C MiG Killer donated to New England Air Museum

Posted on August 5, 2024 by alert5

The 104th Fighter Wing has donated an F-15C Eagle to the New England Air Museum as the unit transitions to the F-35A Lightning II. The aircraft, tail number 85-101, will be displayed at the museum as a static exhibit.

The 104th Fighter Wing CDDAR team worked with members of the New England Air Museum to help transport the donated F-15C aircraft 85-101 from Bradley Air National Guard Base to the NEAM, August 1, 2024, East Granby, Connecticut.
MSgt Adam Dempsey, 104th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation supervisor, expressed his excitement over the successful completion of the exercise.
“When we were notified of the task to tow the aircraft to the museum, we were excited to take part in preserving a piece of Barnes’ history,” said Dempsey. “Utilizing our local CDDAR team and members of the CT ANG, we persevered through the challenges and successfully completed the mission at hand, and we look forward to seeing the aircraft on display at the NEAM for years to come.”
Col. Michael ‘Shot’ Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Operations Group Commander, flew the F-15 to Bradley Air National Guard Base before the aircraft was donated and transported to the museum for display.
(U.S Air National Guard Photos by Jay Hewitt)

116th Air Refueling Squadron celebrates Centennial

Posted on August 4, 2024 by alert5

The 116th Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 141st Air Refueling Wing, is marking its 100th anniversary with a special ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base on Aug. 4th. The squadron, originally formed as the 116th Aero Squadron in 1917, has a rich history dating back to the early days of military aviation.

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RAF 14 Squadron drops historic nickname following complaint

Posted on July 30, 2024 by alert5

A longstanding tradition at the Royal Air Force’s 14 Squadron has come to an end following a formal complaint. The squadron, formed in 1915 and nicknamed the ‘Crusaders’ after its involvement in operations over Gaza and Palestine during World War I, has been ordered to remove all references to the name.

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AV-8B BuNo 164560 flying final flight today to HAM

Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by alert5

The Hickory Aviation Museum (HAM) is thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of a retired McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft (BuNo 164560) to its collection.

U.S. Marines Cpl. Asiel A. Perez, left, and Cpl. Blake R. Phillips, power line mechanics with Marine Attack Squadron 231 (VMA-231), maintain an AV-8B Harrier II, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 5, 2013. These Marines maintain aircraft as part of their daily inspections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

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F-15E with unique air-to-air kill surpasses 15,000 flight hours during combat mission

Posted on July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 by alert5

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, tail number #89-0487 and nicknamed “Lucky,” has achieved a remarkable feat, surpassing 15,000 flight hours during a combat sortie on May 17. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for this Strike Eagle which is the only F-15E credited with an air-to-air kill.