From the XB-70 to the Lifting Body: The Golden Age of Flight Testing. Edwards Air Force Base, located in the high desert of Southern California, is widely regarded as the center of the aviation universe. For decades, the dry lakebeds of Rogers and Rosamond have served as the ultimate proving ground for the most radical and advanced aircraft ever built. This video takes you through a timeline of specific test programs that defined the Cold War era of aerospace engineering, showcasing the sheer va

Cold War Secrets of the Mojave: The Birthplace of Modern Aviation Edwards Air Force Base is one of the most legendary and secretive military installations in the world. Located in the Mojave Desert, it has been the site of countless historic flight tests and aerospace milestones. This video takes a look at the fascinating history of this unique place, exploring its origins and its crucial role during the early years of the Cold War. General Information about Flight Testing at Edwards AFB: * Loca

#OTD 31 Jan 1977 at Edwards Air Force Base - The first Space Shuttle orbiter, Enterprise, arrived. As many in the Antelope Valley witnessed, it was conveyed at 3-mph from Rockwell International’s assembly facility at Palmdale aboard a 90-wheel transporter. The unpowered version of the Shuttle was housed at Dryden Flight Research Center in preparation for a series of ground, captive- and free-flight tests prior to the space launch program. (Edwards History Office file photos) #aviation #space #hi

5.6K views · 224 reactions | WHATEVER IT TAKES: Edwards AFB aircrew must pass Initial Survival Training with the SERE Training Unit (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape). We take you to the California Sierras to follow our Airmen doing whatever it takes to survive in the wilderness in case of a flight emergency. MORE HERE: https://go.usa.gov/xJN2D #survival #training Air Force Materiel Command United States Air Force | Edwards Air Force Base | Facebook

301K views · 8.4K reactions | The 412th Test Wing launched an F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II from Edwards AFB to conduct a flyover during the 2022 MLB #AllStarGame opening ceremony at Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium, July 19. Both our aircrew and groundcrew really hit this one out of the park! Happy birthday United States Air Force! Air Force Materiel Command F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office #af75 #afflyover | Edwards Air Force Base | Facebook

Safely landed and ready for test! Another T-7A Red Hawk and a BTX prototype have arrived at Edwards. The aircraft will enhance the ongoing flight test campaign to deliver an advanced pilot training system for the warfighter. The T-7A Integrated Test Force, part of the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force, is a partnership between the 416th FLTS, AFOTEC, and The Boeing Company. #AFMC SKULLS RULE! 🎥 Richard Gonzales and Christian Turner Air Force Test Center | Air Force Materiel Command | Air

10K views · 185 reactions | Check out this video from the 461st Flight Test Squadron of the F-35 Integrated Test Force's 2016 Year in Review Edwards Air Force Base #F35 #military #aircraft #aviation #avgeek | Edwards Air Force Base | Facebook