Aviation Nation 2009

Nellis AFB 14-15.11.09

Nellis AFB, being probably the most active and largest base in the Air Force, as well as the home of the Thunderbirds, is now the site of the Air Force's premier air show.

Performers:
Besides the Thunderbirds:

Nellis flyby (F-15C, F-16C, A-10C, F-22A)
A-10C demo, and QF-4E heritage flight
C-17A demo
F/A-18F demo from VFA-122
Royal Netherlands F-16B demo

Static Displays included:
F-22A, F-15E,  F-16C, A-10
 (Nellis 57th Fighter Wing)
F-15C and F-16C aggressors
  (57th Fighter Wing)
B-1B from the 28th Bomb Squadron
B-52H from the 340th Weapons Squadron
F-16C from the Ohio ANG
F/A-18C from VFA-22
F/A-18F from VFA
C-17A
HC-130
C-5A
T-38C
RC-135, E-3

Nellis Range Tour

Nellis Range Tour  2009.11.16

Fighter Pilots Face A Dismal Future

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htmoral/articles/20091102.aspx

The drawdown of manned combat aircraft is leaving no room for pilots anymore, leaving only jobs for UAV technicians.