casey Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Sunday in the largest formation flown by the 166th Airlift Wing since its departure for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.The rare formation flight of six of the massive aircraft to New Jersey – training more than 40 aircrew members, along with uncounted maintenance and support personnel on the ground – was to include low-level flying routes and several actual airdrops.The Wing permanently is assigned eight such aircraft, but due to worldwide commitments and long-term maintenance, rarely flies more than five in a formation.Base Commander Col. Michael J. Feeley had a base-wide commander's call on the flight line before takeoff to recognize the significance of the event that involved everyone in the Wing.Its personnel – including more than 1,150 men and women at the New Castle Air National Guard Base at New Castle Airport – provide tactical airlift and airdrop of troops and cargo, in addition to aeromedical evacuation, civil engineer and network warfare functions. View original article: http://www.delawareonline.com/story/...base/25689487/ View full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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