9th RW Salute to Northern California with flyover

Photo By Airman 1st Class Luis Ruiz-Vazquez | U.S. Air Force pilots preform preflight inspections before take-off at Beale Air Force Base, California, May 15, 2020. The aircraft was preparing to take off from Beale to conduct a formation flyover to Northern California medical facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis A. Ruiz-Vazquez)  

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA, UNITED STATES

05.15.2020

Story by Senior Airman Colville McFee 

9th Reconnaissance Wing

Beale Air Force Base, Calif. – Pilots take to the sky in T-38 Talons in part of Beale's contribution to the Air Force Salutes campaign as a sign of support to healthcare professionals, first responders, and essential personnel who risk their lives every day during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as those staying at home to "flatten the curve" of the virus.

The formation was led by the T-38 instructor pilot, 1st Lt Kyle Carver with three combat-ready T-38 pilots from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing.

"Recce Town would like to express our sincerest gratitude to those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re honored to be able to continue a show of thanks for more medical professionals and first responders of Northern California." said 1Lt Kyle Carver, T-38 Instructor Pilot.

T-38 Talons are a useful part of the mission at Beale Air Force Base, with the companion training program, it allows U-2 pilots to keep training and flight hours current.

The flyover took-off from Beale Air Force Base, and passed over a number of medical facilities from Redding to Placerville. Starting in Redding, then continuing on to Red Bluff, Chico, Paradise, Nevada City, Placerville and Auburn before returning to base.

• Date Taken: 05.15.2020
• Date Posted: 05.15.2020 21:35
• Story ID: 370135
• Location: BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, CA, US