History, Politics And Current Affairs

Lordroel wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:38 pm Happy birthday to:

49 years ago, company test pilot Phil Oestricher took the prototype General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon up for its first "official" test flight (Feb 2, 1974). The legend was born.

...Falcon Ammo, 35TFS, 80TFS, 21/55TFS. Go Lawn Darts!

Mike

"Official" test flight?" How many unofficial ones did it have?

jemhouston wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:50 pm "Official" test flight?" How many unofficial ones did it have?

Like this one.

Memorable Moment - YF-16 Test Pilot Phil Oestricher

https://youtu.be/qAp4RtGKbHE

Happy birthday to:

56 years ago, the Saab 37 Viggen, the #Swedish single-seat, single-engine fighter-bomber, made its maiden flight (February 8, 1967). Here's a photo of a Viggen lifting off with two burly RB04E anti-ship missiles.