https://www.callsignmagazine.com/articles daily 0.75 2026-09-18 https://www.callsignmagazine.com/articles/vx-31-end-of-an-era monthly 0.5 2026-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187352882-F6DBYMTR201LZ7WKJRWI/5771_VX31+Hanger.JPG ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 AV-8B Harrier Modex 88 - NAWS China Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187368518-2QUXD7N4QNUWRDPTLJ04/0785_VX31_Coppersmith.JPG ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils AV-8B Harrier test pilot James Coppersmith posed before climbing into his AV-8B Harrier for the squadron’s final sundown flight on September 23, 2025. The flight marked the conclusion of his distinguished 29-year career, during which he logged 2,130 flight hours in the jump jet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/9750e32d-4719-4bae-a09f-8de2bd223bef/A22A2067+copy.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out AV-8B Harrier 88, piloted by VX-31 Dust Devils test pilot James Coppersmith, departs NAWS China Lake for its final flight over the California desert. VX-31 retired the aircraft on September 23, 2025—ending four decades of Harrier flight testing and evaluation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7d8a3839-9c9d-4caa-b331-58bbccad02fc/A22A8433+copy.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187389560-EX9SYDQR38YC7Z5ZDY66/IMG3_664VX31_Rackish.JPG ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils AV-8B Harrier test pilot Alec “Cosmo” Rackish at the controls during his final flight over the California desert on June 3rd, 2025. The flight marked the conclusion of the Dust Devils’ final AV-8B Harrier test mission, resulting in four 500lb bombs hitting their targets on the China Lake range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187364543-U5C5Z95E2R2X6N4TRJD7/A22A5348_VX31_Rackish.JPG ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils test pilot, Marine Corps Maj. Alex Rackish, conducts a pre-flight inspection of his AV-8B Harrier before the squadron’s final weapons test mission at NAWS China Lake on June 3, 2025. Maj. Rackish was the last active-duty Marine Corps pilot to fly Harriers for the squadron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/976d371f-afcc-445b-ae03-bd43e3acd63f/IMG_3425.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out A VMA-211 Wake Island Avengers AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego, California, on May 16, 2014. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187359200-OYCAAZAM261CNC8BOECS/A22A3057tpz.JPG ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils test pilot James “Jimbo” Coppersmith performs his last hover over the NAWS China Lake runway in the notorious Harrier jump jet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/6e2c0c38-9356-4f1d-8828-80969592316c/A22A4200+copy.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out AV-8B Harrier, with test pilot James Coppersmith at the controls, slowly rolls back to the VX-31 Dust Devils hangar while receiving a traditional water salute. The flight marked Coppersmith’s final sortie in the Harrier after 29 years and 2,130 hours—and the last flight for the squadron’s final operational Harrier, on September 23, 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/892f197c-c7d2-4e05-b575-97d5fabd6007/A22A4541.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils AV-8B Harrier test pilot James Coppersmith climbs out of his AV-8B Harrier 88 after completing the squadron’s final sundown flight on September 23, 2025. The flight marked the conclusion of his distinguished 29-year career, during which he logged 2,130 flight hours in the jump jet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7ec6c8bd-d1e1-49f2-958f-f45577541dbb/A22A5667+copy.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils AV-8B Harrier test pilot James Coppersmith speaks to onlookers inside the squadron’s Hangar 6 during the Harrier sundown event on September 23, 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/66cbb609-083e-4207-92b9-bb422cbe2e29/A22A6574+copy.jpg ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out Dust Devils Harrier Test Pilot James “Jimbo” Coppersmith’s helmet and flight suit hang on the wing of AV-8B Harrier jet 88 after the completion of their final flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187395451-H69MN4ZWFUV78VE5LJUL/A22A6791+copy.JPG ARTICLES - END OF AN ERA - Make it stand out VX-31 Dust Devils AV-8BII Harrier jet 88, nicknamed “Christine.” https://www.callsignmagazine.com/articles/kc-10-extender monthly 0.5 2026-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f295305f-9377-4d18-aa3f-305596234414/KC-10-article.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2f494a8d-d709-4da4-bf5f-0b87704e1b80/USAF-KC-10-Extender-Air-Tanker.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A KC-10 Extender flies in formation with a USAF F-15C from the 144th Fighter Wing/Fresno Air National Guard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ecfd1030-f7cb-423a-9cf6-9fb91bd22066/F-15-Eagle-California-Air-National-Guard.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A USAF F-15C Eagle pulls up behind a KC-10 Extender from the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/41b75c3b-20c0-463b-adff-df2901c422ce/KC-10-pilot-andy-bear.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Master Sgt. Traci Keller. KC-10 Aircraft Commander Lt. Col. Andy Baer from the 9th Air Refueling Squadron at Travis AFB. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b397acef-c136-4a4d-b5f8-ac8f14f40064/IMG_20240820_104814_048-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A KC-10’s boom operator’s view of a USAF F-15C from the 144th Fighter Wing, pulling up into the aerial refueling envelope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/fefcff74-903f-4526-8920-dbd78ad3b4a8/IMG_20240820_105654_073-Enhanced-NR_1.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - USAF F-15C peels away after an aerial refueling mission on the KC-10. The fighter is from the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing based in Fresno. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/a9d4e9e4-3e9a-4d6b-af0d-6afb73f0570d/3570261tpz.jpeg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF Master Sgt. Mark Olsen - KC-10 Extender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c76f1931-2bd4-4050-8dd1-59d003f2f53c/an-air-to-air-right-side-view-of-a-kc-10-extender-tanker-aircraft-with-its-256071tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - KC-10 Extender during Operation Ocean Venture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ddc7fbb7-6cf7-439f-9fc9-d54363615d1f/air-force-reserve-commander-mgen-richard-bodycombe-and-kc-10a-extender-pilot-34529a_1tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - Air Force Reserve Commander MGEN Richard Bodycombe and KC-10A Extender pilot MAJ Rosty Olson look at the cutaway Extender model, showing the cargo configuration, during the rollout ceremony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/46345d5f-a32b-4f10-a0b9-bb7c4605d581/IMG_0870-SMtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - The Fly DC Jets sign in all its neon glory still shines bright at the former McDonnell Douglas aerospace plant in Long Beach, California. McDonnell Douglas was once the king of the aerospace world, cranking out marvels here including the KC-10 Extenders —a derivative from the legacy DC-10 platform first built here in 1971. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/6ab5a48d-5e0b-43c6-9baa-64e6bc9c99ce/a-left-side-view-of-a-kc-10-extender-aircraft-refueling-an-f-4-phantom-ii-aircraft-bc2026_1tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10 drags USAF F-4 Phantoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d93ae7ad-61ef-413c-a516-ec82cc7e05ba/IMG_9973-Enhanced-NR_1.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10’s left seat yoke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/603f575b-6ec8-4d8f-8c26-5ff868da5d6a/IMG_0014.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 Cockpit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/a2fe6b43-9505-4e88-a567-15b57db8f8e1/1C8A6961-Enhanced-NR_1.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - Travis Air Force Base https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/5682e3a9-7da8-41a9-a44a-bb547f581e8d/an-air-to-air-left-side-view-of-a-kc-135-stratotanker-aircraft-top-preparing-84d8e0tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, top, preparing to refuel a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/6715e36e-9ff6-42fd-82ba-b58d0bddfbe0/an-air-to-air-left-side-view-of-kc-10-extender-aircraft-refueling-a-c-5-galaxy-0821b3tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10 Extender aircraft refueling a C-5 Galaxy aircraft. An F-4 Phantom II aircraft can be seen in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8fc3707c-68c8-498d-90bd-85c3dedb8411/an-air-to-air-left-side-view-of-a-kc-10-extender-aircraft-1865bbtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d152279f-b3ef-4a10-bc7d-ce67549125bd/an-ef-111-raven-aircraft-from-the-366th-tactical-fighter-wing-is-refueled-by-e304cbtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - EF-111 Raven prepares for an air refueling rejoin with a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7f7b667a-2eee-4fc8-9d27-5283de20938c/an-air-to-air-overhead-view-of-a-48th-tactical-fighter-wing-f-111f-aircraft-ab2a7btpz.jpeg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - 48th Tactical Fighter Wing’s F-111F, based at RAF Lakenheath, England, refuels off a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/214de131-a47d-4113-87b7-7fc36a1cdbf0/502816tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Russell Meseroll. A KC-10 “Elephant Walk.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b36116c5-72c5-400c-abbc-ff9d0e9a8254/3633241tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - Senior Airman Preston Webb. Tech. Sgt. Javier, 380th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Extender Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/28f09ecc-ee85-495b-8848-ffe426576814/an-air-to-air-overhead-view-of-a-48th-tactical-fighter-wing-f-111f-aircraft-7eb1b9tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A 48th Tactical Fighter Wing’s F-111F, based at RAF Lakenheath, England, refuels off a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/6dceec40-39e1-4e96-a482-e713f13eb16c/right-side-view-of-a-kc-10a-extender-aircraft-tail-section-refueling-an-f-111-a42de1tpz.jpeg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A 48th Tactical Fighter Wing’s F-111F, based at RAF Lakenheath, England, refuels off a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/099d7a8d-e50f-46e9-a908-833d46115ec8/3179537tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Yasuo Osakabe. A KC-10 Extender assigned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif. parks on the flight line after a mission across the Pacific Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/505b9058-cab6-4a7d-9a59-683122f9d9f9/a-us-navy-usn-ea-6b-prowler-aircraft-conducts-aerial-refueling-from-the-extended-559bbbtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by PA/MSgt Stanley Coleman - A US Navy EA-6B Prowler aircraft conducts aerial refueling from the extended drogue of a KC-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d0157d93-8329-40d3-a9e7-26e182a25b36/an-a-10-thunderbolt-ii-from-the-74th-expeditionary-c2dc5atpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - An A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/21bbb4ff-060e-4a65-99c4-54923068b759/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-receives-fuel-over-6d19a2tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A U.S. Marine Corps A/V-8B Harrier receives fuel over Afghanistan from a KC-10 Extender with the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Feb. 24, 2012. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8bdf1894-3528-4d03-a913-c19e1927f265/a-us-air-force-kc-10-extender-aircraft-piloted-by-capt-melissa-nadeau-of-the-3f42ebtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson. A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender approaches another KC-10 aircraft during a refueling mission over the skies of Iraq. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f6585d32-14fe-4369-b528-0baca46fb5e9/a-b1-b-lancer-bomber-carefully-moves-toward-the-refueling-boom-of-a-kc-10-extender-9141a8tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A B1-B Lancer bomber carefully moves toward the refueling boom of a KC-10 Extender tanker over the Indian Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1b59e769-af99-4a04-8e6b-e256d8667880/a-kc-10-extender-aircraft-refuels-a-94th-tactical-fighter-squadrons-f-15-eagle-66b459tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a F-15 Eagle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/99485743-80b4-480c-ac02-f4baff9e966e/7400981tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Shannon Bowman - A USAF B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, approaches a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/efd25630-e3f2-4e84-a67a-4e1fe13ce806/IMG_9938-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1be7bbbc-5712-4b09-a846-4f6d6580ea4a/8255649tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins. Airmen assigned to the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron push a cargo pallet on a K-loader before loading it into a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c1d937e6-6566-4356-ba13-a0af4dac8616/two-kc-10s-one-from-mcguire-air-force-base-new-jersey-and-the-other-from-travis-555c0btpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - Two KC-10's, one from McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey and the other from Travis Air Force Base, California https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/92e577cd-e89c-4b65-a095-f54232179a18/us-air-force-b-52-stratofortress-pulls-up-behind-4c5789tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes - U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress pulls up behind a KC-10 Extender to receive fuel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/fb0e7b3f-5a11-4321-a4ef-4f8f9318dbdd/7000106tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF Capt. Farr 60th Air Mobility Wing Chief. A B-2 spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, approaches a KC-10 Extender https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/45666249-74bc-4649-8537-a6f2e0230cf0/f-117-being-refueled-by-a-kc-10-69f24dtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - F-117 Nighthawk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/101911bc-62aa-4deb-841a-6e859fcd84eb/1169939tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Morrison. A U.S. Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraft approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker, not shown, to take on fuel over Afghanistan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/cad9d222-1799-45bd-af2e-b934849a1a3d/right-side-view-of-a-kc-10-extender-aircraft-refueling-an-sr-71-blackbird-aircraft-7433abtpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10 refuels an SR-71 spy plane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c5c3658a-d642-4f91-a449-3c23be38656d/an-air-to-air-front-view-of-an-sr-71-blackbird-aircraft-being-hooked-up-with-402a50tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10 refuels an SR-71 Blackbird “Sled.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/122563e1-d20e-403f-b244-43089707cbb7/1C8A4953.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A USAF C-5M approaches a USAF KC-10 during an aerial refueling mission over the California coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/60dbcfcc-2104-4f23-bf4f-50c1d05279dc/1C8A5232-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A KC-10 refuels a C-5M Super Gallaxy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f378c5b7-d1ae-4ac1-a62a-afe3316bf9ad/8614921tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Kenneth Abbate. Senior Airman Tyler Marg, 9th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, controls the boom on a KC-10 Extender during a C-5M Super Gallaxy air refueling mission over California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ab8231c2-6d46-4ec1-b914-e03b3b36834b/1C8A5781-Enhanced-NR_1.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A USAF C-5M flies over California’s Central Coast after completing an aerial refueling mission on the KC-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d6c2e230-5ad1-4eea-bfc8-4c3410132e81/1C8A6670-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - Travis Air Force Base https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/3799a448-a5c2-4e29-91b1-776eea15ed24/1C8A7407+copy.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 Extender nicknamed “Excalibur” - Travis Air Force Base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2e241c43-efc0-4d1c-bc3a-f924b5d2ee07/6916783tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Senior Airman Jerreht Harris - A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender and B-1B Lancer connect for aerial refueling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/aebffd21-d115-4590-80d0-8e54ff7ced88/IMG_1520.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A large KC-10 model hangs from a skylight at the Base Operations building for the 9th Air Refueling Squadron at Travis Air Force Base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/a1d13599-3ef7-4f57-8177-91265bb495a7/6708032tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - Travis Air Force Base’s 9th Air Refueling Squadron patch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/a4975b67-85a5-4148-82f5-28898ed53fee/1C8A7004.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - Travis AFB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e91b27e0-01c0-40f0-b20a-430a6f21af52/3865222tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen. A U.S Air Force KC-10 Extender with the 76th Air Refueling Squadron refueling off another KC-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/00a63250-2a7a-4242-83f7-82f0a66ef173/171675tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF SSgt Shaun Emery. Tech. Sgt. Christopher Thompson, 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hydraulically opens the engine cowlings of the No. 2 engine of a KC-10 Extender. Travis AFB https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/02f786c9-507f-4f07-9ed5-273b80f5b9db/6398717tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Airman 1st Class Azaria E. Foster. 305th Maintenance Squadron, aircraft structural maintenance, U.S. Air Force, 305th AMW, Air Mobility Command, 305th MXS, 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB,. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/3e8a21c4-8382-4ae8-ace6-ea82df17e8d7/1250275tpz-2.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob O'Heron and Airman 1st Class Kenzaburo Nagahama, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician and crew chief, respectively, lower an engine panel on a KC-10 Extender advanced aerial tanker and cargo aircraft prior to a mission. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1f941763-12cc-413c-a8f5-20990dcd26da/7906298tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Senior Airman Jacob Cabanero. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brendan Price, 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, visually inspects the exterior of a KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/733121dc-1ba5-491b-858b-278f8c0609c4/1C8A6919-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - Travis Air Force Base https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2dee82eb-01bd-461a-963b-e3d61c161990/IMG_1527.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out A Gucci Driver patch given to journalist Alan De Herrera by 9th Air Refueling Squadron Commander and KC-10 pilot, Lt. Col. Andy Baer. Alan flew with the 9ARS and 70th Reserve ARS's last remaining KC-10 Extender nicknamed “Excalibur.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b16617f0-7145-4903-a0f5-9b05a819c21e/kc-10-extender-tail-86-0036-receives-a-traditional-0042f7tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10-Extender, tail number 0036, receives a traditional water cannon ceremony upon its final flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/cefb2bd5-1343-4159-a5e3-f59da82091a2/1C8A7769-Enhanced-NR+copy.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 Extender number two engine and flying boom. Travis Air Force Base https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ea518c83-ddc1-414e-84ed-80b0e0cbfe5e/574571tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - Staff Sgt Adam Sigman, 2nd Aerial Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operator from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f53588f3-4a6d-4d4b-a03d-6d493b794e65/8360244tpz-2.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Fortier, 70th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/91705eb4-c5c3-4ab5-acd2-31b6db7314fe/a-kc-10-extender-from-travis-air-force-base-california-9f4278tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by 2nd Lt. Sarah Johnson. A KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, California, refuels a C-17 Globemaster III over the Pacific during Exercise Ultimate Reach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f0ef4401-3102-4c5c-8860-6346a2e3f94b/6053332tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider - A heavily-dented U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8d15e00d-714b-4755-8030-e63e342d3152/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-receives-fuel-from-96756btpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A USMC AV-8B Harrier recevives gas from a USAF KC-10 Extender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/80f98ecb-996f-4173-aaec-82b0c30d8929/a-us-navy-blue-angels-fa-18-hornet-receives-fuel-02e481tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A US Navy F/A-18 Hornet from the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron receives fuel from the KC-10’s drogue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2fa75fb7-bf5f-45cb-b288-e2997f47a4b4/a-us-air-force-kc-10-extender-crewed-by-reserve-citizen-50c972tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF - A KC-10 prepares to take fuel from another KC-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/9041ad21-0e8d-4a9c-ab7a-3b52eb33375f/6196766tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Ned T. Johnston. The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” aerial refuel via a KC-10 Extender en route to Washington D.C. for a nation's capital flyover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1742186273948-W9DNVDZPKFMAUKL077L0/1C8A6217-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-46 Pegasus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/60b53245-adc3-44c6-8be0-0cb92a46a163/1C8A5916.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - A KC-10 Extender pulls into the KC-46’s aerial refueling envelope ready to take on fuel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/dcac0b1a-32e6-4056-9cfb-7b0e28ce5831/1C8A7103_1.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 Farewell Ceremony on September 26th, 2024 at Travis Air Force Base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ed9bfb61-582c-4f26-be20-84d3dd77047f/1C8A7227-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 Farewell Ceremony on September 26th, 2024 at Travis Air Force Base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/fb01d732-48d3-4b39-a4ff-385d07b2e701/8663956tpz-2.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson. Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul Selva gives the keynote address during the KC-10 Farewell Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8b92e172-f935-4521-a6c1-7dc38f3d6a8f/1C8A6915.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 Extender “Excalibur” tail number 1948. The final Extender in the inventory, with its original artwork after it was delivered in 1982, was retired on September 26th, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/fbc326e6-7f92-48b0-ac03-b2d5fa0e4860/8665325tpz-2.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth - 9 Air Refueling Squadron patch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/565d8bb9-c03d-4772-a087-7b8d2c881f5b/1C8A7652.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10, “Excalibur” tail number 1948—the last remaining KC-10 in the inventory on September 26, 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b7362aeb-78e5-4c5f-b5d6-c8f30f44950c/1C8A7455.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - Excalibur taxis out to the runway for its final departure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f8a6144e-72a5-48ac-80e2-10a858cfed26/1C8A7586-Enhanced-NR_1_2.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 “Excalibur” makes a low fly-by over the Travis AFB runway, flanked by two legacy F-15Cs from the 144th Fighter Squadron. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/a717b1f6-533d-41a6-8fed-a7ef3a37d074/1C8A7603-NEW+2_1.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10 “Excalibur” and the Eagle fighters pull nose-up 30 degrees in a dramatic climb away from Travis AFB on her way to Davis-Monthan AFB, better known as the “boneyard.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1a7ad236-4aca-4f49-8c2d-932ed3618079/IMG_0039.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - KC-10’s three-engine throttle levers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/18571170-c20a-4f65-a24f-4a570cdb8409/8665750tpz.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out USAF photo by Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby. U.S. Air Force Airmen stand together with the last KC-10 Extender after its retirement flight to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 26, 2024. As the final base to operate the KC-10, Travis AFB had the honor of bidding farewell to tail number 1948 “Excalibur.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/36cb98f6-4a35-40ca-bbfa-8be878ef596f/A22A8092-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e9053480-b6a2-4da6-b444-0a9a69c3be9c/FINAL+NOSE+EDIT.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Alan De Herrera - The sun rises behind a silhouetted KC-10 Extender, tail number 1948, sitting on the Travis Air Force Base flight line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/50b07613-0e15-42c2-9179-dc2fbdf2514a/1C8A6641-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - USAF KC-10 EXTENDER - Make it stand out Travis AFB on August 20th, 2024. Journalist Alan De Herrera poses with the aircrew of “Excalibur,” tail number 1948, after his aerial refueling flight over the California coast. “It was one hell of a ride…” Alan said. https://www.callsignmagazine.com/articles/blog-post-blue-angels-flying-on-the-razors-edge monthly 0.5 2026-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1735182938536-HWTGAM5OW5IOUTUTLF88/G0010645.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out 2023 Blue Angels lead solo pilot Julius Bratton — callsign Whiskers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/99e089b5-71b9-47a2-b9ea-a90905bafa34/Topaz1C8A2051.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b638d047-0149-4583-b6bf-a85e794069b3/1C8A0830-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e5c4e6ee-9086-4416-9f0d-85c610a5c7ba/1C8A8765%2Bcopy-Topza.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d28fa093-d45e-4f81-ab49-1ff73c481799/Topaz1C8A1773-Enhanced-NR-1.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/823354ce-3dfb-4561-9e55-1fee5dc5b334/1C8A3107-Edit.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/55c8b8cf-d1b8-412d-9c91-1a3015d699e1/1C8A2024-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/5f8f866b-8836-4090-a91b-28f073048b86/1C8A3978_1.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/f1c46520-c909-4c31-9f25-bcfaed5ad7fd/1C8A6056.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/33a28c1b-a8d1-408f-a9cd-0e85215d16c8/1C8A3896-Enhanced-NR.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/26ec8f34-5cf4-4242-a083-9eebcee3ba16/1C8A3863_1.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/37974d88-99f7-40aa-8abe-1ca30e920063/G0010535.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2f1c827c-cd5a-4eb1-ad44-40ed73a7ab3b/1C8A1983.jpg ARTICLES - FLYING on the RAZOR’S EDGE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.callsignmagazine.com/articles/glad-to-be-here monthly 0.5 2026-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/5833b993-7220-40d3-abe4-27d35513b13d/74458569007-crowder.JPG-topaz-faceai.jpeg ARTICLES - GLAD TO BE HERE - Make it stand out The Blue Angels documentary director Paul Crowder on the set of The Blue Angels - IMAX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/31440b94-61b8-4146-84cc-6034ec1b730c/IMG_9610.jpg ARTICLES - GLAD TO BE HERE - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.callsignmagazine.com/articles/blue-angels-lt-amanda-lee-historic-season monthly 0.5 2026-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/22c01c31-e2e3-4de7-80bc-257c76f54d5c/IMG_0339.jpeg ARTICLES - HISTORIC SEASON BEGINS - Lt. 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Behind him is a large jet engine, and the workshop has industrial metal beams and shelves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/41897723-409a-479e-81b2-b4233cabe433/A22A3756.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man in military camouflage uniform with crossed arms standing in front of a large aircraft engine inside an industrial hangar or workshop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d5fbc188-071f-4ae8-92f3-faeed7eb7283/image+%285%29.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military fighter jet flying in the sky with text overlay that reads 'VMA-223' and 'Bulldogs'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/d5fbc188-071f-4ae8-92f3-faeed7eb7283/image+%285%29.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military fighter jet in flight with text overlay reading "VMA-223" and "Bulldogs". 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To the right, a photograph of a military aircraft cockpit shows various controls, a seat, and a desert landscape with clouds outside the canopy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8c397bbb-5ea2-4a17-b0d1-b32a23ca7285/imgg-qbt-0vpj6248.png HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A pilot in military gear and helmet flying a helicopter over a desert landscape with mountains in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8c397bbb-5ea2-4a17-b0d1-b32a23ca7285/imgg-qbt-0vpj6248.png HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military pilot wearing a helmet and oxygen mask inside a fighter jet cockpit during a flight over a mountainous desert landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e5343e7d-8a16-47a8-9a2a-4654d64dcb21/image+%282%29.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet on the ground with another jet flying overhead in the sky, with a partial overlay of a black and white graphic on the right side containing text about the Harrier Legacy Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e5343e7d-8a16-47a8-9a2a-4654d64dcb21/image+%282%29.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet on an airport runway, with another jet flying overhead against a clear blue sky, and a graphic design with the number 55 and text about the Harrier Legacy Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/4a77b128-5fc9-4092-b19d-bcb13aa88102/0785_VX31_Coppersmith.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet aircraft is stationed under a canopy at an airbase with a person in uniform standing beside it, holding a helmet with an oxygen mask, seemingly preparing for a flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/4a77b128-5fc9-4092-b19d-bcb13aa88102/0785_VX31_Coppersmith.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man stands beside a fighter jet on a tarmac, holding a helmet with a visor in one hand and a helmet with a microphone in another, with a clear sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b1cc0ebe-680b-4ac3-9f55-0d79376043f3/imgg-4r8-mbb227uh.png HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT An open magazine featuring a photograph of a military aircraft on a runway with the headline "Flying Off the Bat" and the subheading "Marine Attack Squadron 211 Wake Island Avengers." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/b1cc0ebe-680b-4ac3-9f55-0d79376043f3/imgg-4r8-mbb227uh.png HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Magazine open to article titled 'Flying Off the Bat,' featuring a photograph of a military fighter jet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e66e4cb2-a6b7-49a3-a61f-b3273f15fdc0/IMG_1009.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Military aircraft carrier sailing in open sea with multiple jets on deck and radar antennas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e66e4cb2-a6b7-49a3-a61f-b3273f15fdc0/IMG_1009.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A large aircraft carrier sailing on the ocean with a clear sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ed491b46-008b-403c-bcc4-3856458be9e0/IMG_4453.PNG HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT An open magazine displaying a photo of a military fighter jet in flight against a cloudy sky, placed on a wooden table with a cup of coffee nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ed491b46-008b-403c-bcc4-3856458be9e0/IMG_4453.PNG HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Open magazine showing a photograph of two fighter jets flying in the sky against gray clouds, placed on a wooden table with a coffee mug nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/0a67f988-89ca-46a1-90db-646c6b477557/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-receives-fuel-over-6d19a2tpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military fighter jet flying over a desert landscape with mountain ridges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/0a67f988-89ca-46a1-90db-646c6b477557/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-receives-fuel-over-6d19a2tpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Military fighter jet flying over desert mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2262cd4c-01d2-4a9f-9027-9e67971d976c/CALLSIGN27+%281%29+%281%29.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A black background with text and symbols. At the top, small text says 'VX-31'. In the middle, large red text says 'THE LAST BOMB'. Below, a paragraph describes Major Alec 'Cosmo' Rackish conducting preflight checks on an AV-8B Harrier aircraft before launch at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division China Lake. At the bottom, there is a cartoon red devil holding a gun and a bomb, with crosshairs around it and the text 'VX-31' below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/2262cd4c-01d2-4a9f-9027-9e67971d976c/CALLSIGN27+%281%29+%281%29.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Document related to VX-31 mission, featuring a logo with a red devil holding a gun and a missile, and a paragraph describing Maj. Alec Cosmo Rackish's preflight checks on an AV-8B Harrier at Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/49e27d13-ab3a-4779-8dcc-7bdb4af238f0/A22A5338-Enhanced-NR.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Close-up of the front landing gear of an aircraft, showing the wheel and strut assembly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/49e27d13-ab3a-4779-8dcc-7bdb4af238f0/A22A5338-Enhanced-NR.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Close-up view of an aircraft jet engine and landing gear under the wing of an airplane, with a cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/cfee6820-c479-4230-a229-3c1e18c7d0ba/IMG_4357.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT The flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea with four fighter jets parked and military personnel walking around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/cfee6820-c479-4230-a229-3c1e18c7d0ba/IMG_4357.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Military aircraft, likely fighter jets, parked on the deck of an aircraft carrier at sea with personnel and equipment around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/9009052f-3927-449c-8d16-a8763bcff3f2/A22A9968+copy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Several military fighter jets parked on a runway with a few crew members walking nearby. The sky is clear with some clouds and mountains are visible in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/9009052f-3927-449c-8d16-a8763bcff3f2/A22A9968+copy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military jet aircraft parked on an airstrip with several personnel nearby and forested hills in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/0190c4e4-02e6-4fe1-8704-78de634f9358/A22A7990+copy2.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A formation of fighter jets flying in a tight V formation against a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/0190c4e4-02e6-4fe1-8704-78de634f9358/A22A7990+copy2.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Six fighter jets flying in formation against a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/50895763-84e7-4098-afbd-b36eb949ae0d/IMG_3794.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Four gray military fighter jets lined up on an aircraft carrier deck, secured with chains, with their canopies closed and markings indicating US military. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/50895763-84e7-4098-afbd-b36eb949ae0d/IMG_3794.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Three military fighter jets lined up on an aircraft carrier with chains securing them, under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ac4bf86a-975b-4e5c-af7b-ea53ca1c4f8f/IMG_3425.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military fighter jet flying low over the ocean with the runway visible below and a second jet flying in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/ac4bf86a-975b-4e5c-af7b-ea53ca1c4f8f/IMG_3425.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT An F-35 fighter jet landing on an aircraft carrier deck with a clear sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/fa20cb17-afd8-4268-b883-e7a4a16b21ad/IMG_20250602_213843_305-Enhanced-NR_2.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter pilot in an aircraft cockpit flying through clouds, wearing a helmet with a reflective visor, with cloud formations visible outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/fa20cb17-afd8-4268-b883-e7a4a16b21ad/IMG_20250602_213843_305-Enhanced-NR_2.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Pilot in fighter jet cockpit flying through clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/88c66e31-1513-4803-a15c-47be60049871/A22A5200.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man in a pilot uniform stands on the cockpit of a fighter jet, holding the canopy with his right hand, wearing a helmet, and looking toward the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/88c66e31-1513-4803-a15c-47be60049871/A22A5200.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man in military flight gear and helmet standing inside the cockpit of a fighter jet on an airfield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c3a3f834-2675-4876-9d69-68df36189438/A22A3356tpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Fighter jet aircraft taking off from the runway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c3a3f834-2675-4876-9d69-68df36189438/A22A3356tpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Fighter jet plane taking off from runway with water spray and a cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/132f2c4f-ea04-42f8-ab46-a763a5620eef/A22A9619.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Military personnel in camouflage uniforms standing in formation on an airfield, next to a row of fighter jets parked on the tarmac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/132f2c4f-ea04-42f8-ab46-a763a5620eef/A22A9619.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Line of military personnel standing on an airfield runway with fighter jets parked in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/adce3a43-d51c-481e-89b3-2805becf825c/A22A8323-Enhanced-NR.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A male pilot in beige flight suit sitting on the tarmac in front of a fighter jet, with a helmet placed on the ground featuring a colorful eagle design and the word "COSMO." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/adce3a43-d51c-481e-89b3-2805becf825c/A22A8323-Enhanced-NR.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man in military gear sitting on the ground in front of a fighter jet, with a helmet featuring a colorful eagle design placed in front of him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1430824f-2762-4777-a8ed-b4493b5e360e/IMG_9000.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Group of military pilots and crew members posing on and around a military jet aircraft on an airfield under a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1430824f-2762-4777-a8ed-b4493b5e360e/IMG_9000.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Group of military personnel in uniform standing in front of a fighter jet at an airbase on a clear day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7d8a3839-9c9d-4caa-b331-58bbccad02fc/A22A8433+copy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Close-up of a beige military uniform with a round badge featuring a cartoon lion holding a sword and shield, and crossed swords behind it. The badge has the text 'VX.31' at the bottom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7d8a3839-9c9d-4caa-b331-58bbccad02fc/A22A8433+copy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Close-up of a beige military-style jacket with a circular patch showing a snarling creature holding a military weapon and a plane, with the letters VX.31 beneath it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/bc352a3f-cf99-4198-bb62-bd434e585841/A22A1939.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military fighter jet taking off from a runway with trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/bc352a3f-cf99-4198-bb62-bd434e585841/A22A1939.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military fighter jet taking off from a runway with trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7a42560d-f2d8-49f4-9f50-56e8e645dda0/IMG_1259.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Three technicians repairing a military helicopter inside a hangar, with an open hangar door and sunlight outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/7a42560d-f2d8-49f4-9f50-56e8e645dda0/IMG_1259.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Three maintenance workers inspecting or repairing the interior of a military helicopter inside a hangar, with open side door revealing bright sunlight outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1544914c-2401-490f-b025-a51864202ac1/605A0472.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Group of seven male pilots in flight suits standing arm in arm on a runway with a fighter jet in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1544914c-2401-490f-b025-a51864202ac1/605A0472.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A group of seven smiling male pilots in flight suits standing side by side outdoors, with a fighter jet in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/427ed536-e127-4388-a47f-43452a344517/A22A4694.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Close-up of a person's chest showing a patch with a bulldog wearing boxing gloves on a yellow and red background, with the text 'NYANA-223'. The person is wearing a green jacket with a partially visible badge or name tag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/427ed536-e127-4388-a47f-43452a344517/A22A4694.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Close-up of a person's uniform showing a patch with a bear wearing boxing gloves and the text 'YANA-223' above it. The person also has a badge with a name tag partially visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/524a2e4c-7621-45fb-a653-7754ec2c324d/A22A6703+copy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military personnel in camouflage uniform standing next to a fighter jet on runway, giving a high five. The fighter jet is gray with markings, and mountains are visible in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/524a2e4c-7621-45fb-a653-7754ec2c324d/A22A6703+copy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A person in military uniform standing next to a fighter jet on an airport runway, with mountains in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c32cca5c-3f6c-4d26-b4e8-60d61236315f/605A4182.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A person in a military flight suit and helmet sitting inside the cockpit of a fighter jet, raising their fists in a celebratory manner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/c32cca5c-3f6c-4d26-b4e8-60d61236315f/605A4182.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A pilot wearing a helmet and uniform, seated inside the cockpit of an aircraft with the canopy open, raises fists in celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/652d9b13-2e65-4dba-868b-3ac1059ac37b/IMG_2948grad.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military aircraft on the deck of an aircraft carrier with personnel in uniform. One person in a yellow jacket in the foreground gestures towards the plane, while others walk or stand nearby. The aircraft is facing forward with its cockpit visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/652d9b13-2e65-4dba-868b-3ac1059ac37b/IMG_2948grad.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT An aircraft carrier deck with a fighter jet parked, several crew members walking and standing, some in yellow vests, and crew members near the aircraft, with a person in the foreground giving a thumbs-up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/acb8fde6-6eaa-4c60-b1e7-f7a475f32a8e/IMG_0482.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A military aircraft on the deck of a ship with crew members in red, green, and yellow uniforms preparing for a mission or exercise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/acb8fde6-6eaa-4c60-b1e7-f7a475f32a8e/IMG_0482.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A crew member in a yellow jacket is preparing to move on an aircraft carrier deck, with several other crew members in red and green jackets observing, and a fighter jet with a pilot in a cockpit in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/9dd564bc-21c9-4b55-9ce1-b119bd733c6e/vx-31-pilot-james-coppersmith-callisgn-magazine-harrier-legacy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man in pilot gear sitting in the cockpit of a jet aircraft, smiling under a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/9dd564bc-21c9-4b55-9ce1-b119bd733c6e/vx-31-pilot-james-coppersmith-callisgn-magazine-harrier-legacy.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A smiling man wearing a pilot helmet and tan flight suit sitting in the cockpit of a military jet aircraft against a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/101655ec-0f9b-42c8-a689-0098f57a6802/IMG_3001crop.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet flying in front of a setting sun with an orange sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/101655ec-0f9b-42c8-a689-0098f57a6802/IMG_3001crop.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Fighter jet aircraft flying in front of a bright orange sunset sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187351832-GFY2E6P9U01NWLZALJWK/A22A2754.JPG HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet descending towards a runway with clouds in the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/1764187351832-GFY2E6P9U01NWLZALJWK/A22A2754.JPG HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT An image of a fighter jet aircraft flying low, with landing gear extended over a runway, against a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8d15e00d-714b-4755-8030-e63e342d3152/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-receives-fuel-from-96756btpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet flying over a snowy landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/8d15e00d-714b-4755-8030-e63e342d3152/a-us-marine-corps-av-8b-harrier-receives-fuel-from-96756btpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT Military fighter jet flying over snow-covered landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/41f4dba2-3670-4784-96b0-d39ea3ce7a69/IMG_1341tpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A smiling man in a green military flight suit holding a helmet, standing in front of a fighter jet in a hangar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/41f4dba2-3670-4784-96b0-d39ea3ce7a69/IMG_1341tpz.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A man in a green flight suit holding a black and white helmet, standing in front of a fighter jet inside an aircraft hangar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/bc0e8600-4dbf-44e5-a0aa-7aded8255408/IMG_3531.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet flying low over the deck of a navy aircraft carrier, with a crew member in a yellow vest and helmet signaling on the deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/bc0e8600-4dbf-44e5-a0aa-7aded8255408/IMG_3531.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT A fighter jet is on the deck of an aircraft carrier, with a crew member wearing a yellow shirt and helmet crouching nearby, preparing for takeoff against a blue sky and ocean background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/673ad89ffe49fc009924e2da/e0bfba7b-e10f-4de5-a8c0-9d032b3608dd/IMG_0416.jpg HARRIER LEGACY PROJECT An aircraft, likely a military fighter jet, taking off from an aircraft carrier. 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