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July 18, 2012

CSAF's 'Fini Flight' A Ride Of Remembrance

General Norman Schwartz Joins MC-130E Crew On A Training Flight

When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz climbed aboard the MC-130E Combat Talon I at Hurlburt Field in Florida July 12, for his last flight as an active duty officer, he immediately began to reminisce on his flying career with special operations and the C-130 Hercules community. "This is more than a little sentimental for me to be back in this seat again," the general said.

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F-35 Flight Test Progress Report Shows Program's Maturation

Nearly 600 Test Flights Conducted So Far In 2012

The F-35 program accrued the highest number of test points in a single month during June, an accomplishment indicative of the program's ongoing maturation.  Additionally, for the 18th consecutive month the F-35 test program remained ahead of plan, according to a progress report released by prime contractor Lockheed Martin.

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NORAD Fighters Intercept Civilian Airliner Near Quebec City

Commercial Flight Was NORDO

Two Canadian CF-18 fighters under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a commercial airliner near Quebec City, Quebec Monday at approximately 1150 MDT.

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