T-6 Texan IIs from the 559th Flying Training Squadron
T-6 Texan IIs from the 559th Flying Training Squadron and the 39th FTS participated in an “Elephant Walk” Oct. 26, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. An Elephant Walk is more commonly known as a “... More
A T-6A Texan II flies over Oklahoma, May 24, 2018.
A T-6A Texan II flies over Oklahoma, May 24, 2018. The Texan has a thrust-to-weight ratio that allows the aircraft to perform an initial climb of 3,100 ft per minute and reach a height of 18,000 ft in less than... More
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial maneuvers in Del Rio, Texas, June 25, 2020. The purpose of the training was to further develop flying capabilities and skills of experienced instructor pilo... More
Capt. Steven Parsons, 47th Student Squadron assistant
Capt. Steven Parsons, 47th Student Squadron assistant director of operations and Jerry Yellin, author and retired U.S. Army Air Corps Captain, take off in a T-6A Texan II on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec.... More
Pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron,
Pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron, fly the T-6A Texan II in formation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Nov. 30, 2017. The primary mission of the 85th FTS is to teach Specialized Undergraduate Pilo... More
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial maneuvers in Del Rio, Texas, June 25, 2020. The purpose of the training was to further develop flying capabilities and skills of experienced instructor pilo... More
The primary mission of the 47th Flying Training Wing
The primary mission of the 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is to graduate the world’s best military pilots, and, consequently, is also home to a number of the best instructor pilots... More
Members from the 8th Flying Training Squadron(FTS)
Members from the 8th Flying Training Squadron(FTS) performed a 4-ship flying formation in a T-6 Texan for the U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, No... More
A T-6A Texan II flies over Oklahoma, May 24, 2018.
A T-6A Texan II flies over Oklahoma, May 24, 2018. The T-6 is the first aircraft students attending Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training learn to fly before moving on to more specialized aircraft. (U.S. Air... More
A pilot assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron,
A pilot assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron, breaks away from flying in tight formation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017. The primary mission of the 85th FTS is to teach Specialized Un... More
A T-6A Texan II flies over Oklahoma, May 24, 2018.
A T-6A Texan II flies over Oklahoma, May 24, 2018. The first operational T-6 arrived at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, in May 2000. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Heal)
A T-6A Texan II taxis at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph,
A T-6A Texan II taxis at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial
Three T-6A Texan II aircraft practice advanced aerial maneuvers in Del Rio, Texas, June 25, 2020. The purpose of the training was to further develop flying capabilities and skills of experienced instructor pilo... More
T-6 Texan IIs from the 559th Flying Training Squadron
T-6 Texan IIs from the 559th Flying Training Squadron and the 39th FTS participated in an “Elephant Walk” Oct. 26, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. An Elephant Walk is more commonly known as a “... More
Military student pilots with Detachment 24 taxi to
Military student pilots with Detachment 24 taxi to the runway during the Pilot Training Next program March 5, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The PTN program is part of Air Education and Traini... More