The Arnold Engineering and Development Center in Tennessee plans to dedicate the F-15 on static display at its front gate to Maj. Jim Duricy, an F-15 test pilot killed in April 2002 when his fighter broke apart at Mach 2 while flying over the Gulf of Mexico. The F-15 Eagle on display at AEDC is from Duricy’s unit at Eglin AFB, Fla., the 46th Test Wing. (Read “When Aircraft Get Old” for more on the Duricy accident.)
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
