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April 8, 2020
452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track

The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has worked through the challenges of teleworking and modified work schedules to keep their fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks flying and meeting mission requirements.
Oct. 25, 2019
Precision Impact Range Area enhances test capabilities

Winding roads snake through the desert and the hot summer sun scorches down on sandy expansions of land at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Within these twisting roads and sandy spaces lies one of the Air Force’s most valuable test resources, the Precision Impact Range Area (PIRA).
Sept. 25, 2019
Air Force’s Test Pilot School celebrates semi-sesquicentennial anniversary

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School celebrated its 75th anniversary with multiple events that culminated in a dinner event attended by current students and alumni at Edwards Air Force Base, Sept. 21.
Dec. 19, 2018
Joining forces: Test team completes fourth Orange Flag of 2018

In the skies above California, an F-35 and F-16 from Edwards Air Force Base are joined by an F-15E and F-22 from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, along with a Navy F-18 from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 out of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake,

452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track