by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian
The Bristol 188, certainly one of the most beautiful aircraft ever
made, had its genesis in 1952 when the British Ministry of Defense
issued specification ER. 134T for a test aircraft capable of speeds of
Mach 1.8 to Mach 2.5 to gather data for the development of the Avro
730, a Mach 2 reconnaissance bomber.
February 13, 2009 ×
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Managing one of the biggest military aerial ports might sound a bit
overwhelming to some, but for the men and women of the 721st Aerial
Port Squadron, the hustle and bustle of the gateway to Europe is no
match for them.
February 6, 2009 ×
by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian
Early in World War II, it was clear that the United States Army Air
Force needed a really efficient tactical airlift aircraft
February 6, 2009 ×
by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
While the everyday mission may become mundane to some, Airmen with the
435th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery section have found a
creative way to break up the monotony.
January 30, 2009 ×
by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian
Despite their vulnerability demonstrated in World War I, zeppelins
still offered seductive attractions to the world
January 30, 2009 ×
Story and photos by
USAG Kaiserslautern
Schornsteinfeger (chimney sweeper) Thomas Scharwatz isn
January 23, 2009 ×
by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian
Up through World War II, seaplanes were an integral part of virtually
all the world
January 23, 2009 ×
Story and photo by Capt. Michael Trimble 37th Airlift Squadron
Maj. Robert May and Capt. Justine Perlberg turn a 37th Airlift Squadron
C-130 onto final approach course, just a mile from touchdown.
January 16, 2009 ×
by Airman 1st Class Scott Saldukas 435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Enlisted Heritage Hall offers visitors a
glimpse of what the enlisted corps has done and how it has evolved
while offering a sense of pride.
January 16, 2009 ×
Story and photo by Capt. John Ross 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
When Master Sgt. Matthew Ulichney of the 835th Civil Engineer Squadron
walks across the stage to receive his Community College of the Air
Force diploma, one seat in the house will be conspicuously empty.
January 16, 2009 ×