A 389th F-111 launching on a training sortie. The ops-maintenance bond is essential to combat capability

taken from one of my Facebook contact's profile pics

The 389th served as an F-111 training unit in the 1980s

USAF Thunderbirds trail formation during airshow at Dobbins AFB. "THE SOUND OF FREEDOM"

Today, November, 9, Monday.

A guest from sunny Mexico ignored nasty weather of Russian November and came to Nizhny Novgorod to perform Edge of Space flight onboard MiG-29UB jet fighter.

Гость из солнечной Мексики не побоялся ноябрьской непогоды и прибыл в Нижний Новгород, чтобы совершить полет в стратосферу на борту истребителя Миг-29 УБ.

#vegiteltour #вежительтур #вежитель #МиГ29 #полетнаистребителе #авиакосмическийтуризм #высшийпилотаж #космос #space #стратосфера #полетвстратосферу #mig29 #migflights #jetfighter #aviation #topgun #aerobatics #fighterpilot #instagramaviation #military #supersonicspeed #aerospacetourism #vippresent #vipподарок #aviationgeek #aviationlovers

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a wee day oot and aroond the Falkirk area.

A One Armed Carrier Landing tells the story of Capt Agan last flight during the Korean War Jan 20 1951

A crew chief assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to be towed after performing an afterburner run at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)

My brother Steve gets a present 1959

F-84 maintenance during a deployment to Europe. Solid maintenance is the backbone of any flying operation. The demands of maintaining jet fighters requires constant attention and energy.

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Open house @ PANG AUG 1989

36th TFS - Captain Parris in his new home with the Flying Fiends - Osan Air Base, Osan South Korea

Close up view of 75 Squadron Flying Officer D.Princehorn preparing his Mirage A3 for action in Darwin, August 1983

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Catalog #: 02-M-00275

Last Name: McColpin

First Name: Carroll

Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive

Voando no C-130 Hercules da FAB para sessão de fotos AR-AR.

Lt Col John England, 389th commander was killed while attempting to land at Toul Air Base when his engine flamed out on his fifth try at a landing after a dense, evening fog had covered most of France.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Mullen and Airman 1st Class Viviana Lara, from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township, perform maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Jan. 9, 2015. The Airmen worked through bitter cold winter temperatures while participating in an aircraft generation exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Powell/Released)

Catalog #: BIOG00104

Last Name: Gentile

First Name: Capt. Don

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Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive

HUD display of first 389th FS AGM-88 HARM launched in Operation Southern Watch 1999.

Target box is in the lower left. Missile is on the right side of the HUD

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing prepare for launch during flightline operations on Jan. 9, 2015 at Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, N.J. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Shane Karp/Released)

MiG-29UB and its preparations before the unforgettable trip to the stratosphere (20km up, being under space) #вежительтур

МиГ-29УБ готовится к полету в стратосферу на 20км от Земли! #picoftheday #instadaily #авиакосмическийтуризм #высшийпилотаж #космос #space #стратосфера #полетвстратосферу #mig29 #migflights #jetfighter #aviation #topgun #aerobatics #fighterpilot #instagramaviation #military #supersonicspeed #aerospacetourism #higheraerobatics #edgeofspace #полет #випподарок #эксклюзивныйподарок #vippresent #vipподарок #вежитель

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WWII fighter pilot & ace Ben Drew sent me this wartime photo many years ago with a few notes and his autograph.

The 389th served as an F-111 training unit in the 1980s

Part of Jagdstaffel), jasta 2,,,

plane,,,,Fokker DR1

Voando no C-130 Hercules da FAB para sessão de fotos AR-AR.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., prepares for takeoff on Jan. 9, 2015 as seen by a night vision lens. Pilots and maintainers worked through winter cold temperatures while participating in a training exercise that test the readiness of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Powell/Released)

matthew & justin in a helicopter being cool

️ The Lancaster Bomber was a critical asset for the Royal Air Force during World War II. With a capacity to carry 14,000 pounds of bombs, it became the backbone of the RAF’s bombing campaigns. Its heavy payload and formidable presence made it a feared adversary in the skies.

From Texas, of course, check out those cowboy boots.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon's weapons systems on Jan. 9, 2015. The 177th Airmen braved bitter winter temperatures and extended hours while participating in an aircraft generation exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Powell/Released)

a wee day oot and aroond the Falkirk area.

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When he broke through the fog the runway lights were visible, but England would have to overfly a 389th barracks to make the runway. Rather than risk the lives of his men, he turned away and was killed in the crash. Alexandria Air Force Base was renamed England Air Force Base June 23, 1955 in honor of Colonel England.