US Air Force
F-35 ITF works toward night, weather certification
The F-35 Integrated Test Force is wrapping up a series of night flights, which are testing the aircraft's capability when flying in instrument meteorological conditions.
It is a necessary step in delivering a core competency to the warfighter - the ability to fly the jet safely when there are no external visibility references for the pilot.
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Minuteman III test launch a success
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 6:27 a.m. (PST) May 22, from Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
Col. Brent McArthur, the 30th Space Wing's vice commander, was the launch decision authority.
The launch team, under the direction of the 576th Flight Test Squadron, included crew members from the 91st Mis...
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