Thanks to all of the aspiring wingmen who responded to our Area 52 Fun Hangar challenge in the May issue of Wingman Magazine. Here are the correct answers: a-5, C-124 Globemaster II; b-4, F-117 Nighthawk; c-8, C-54 Skymaster; d-1, Mirage F1; e-6, CV-22 Osprey; f-7, AH-1Z Viper; g-2, A-6 Intruder; and h-3, A-4 Skyhawk. Stay tuned for more fun challenges in future issues of Wingman.
The U.S. military is maintaining a beefed-up presence in the Middle East, including fighters and air defense assets, following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities June 22 and subsequent retaliation by the Iranians against Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.