LANGLEY AFB, Va., Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following press release:
In a milestone test that could revolutionize maintenance procedures across the U.S. Air Force's fighter fleet, the 59th Test and Evaluation Test Squadron's Maintenance Operational Test division at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, successfully conducted its first event to service the F-22 Raptor's F119 engine with oil while it was running.
The59 TES is a subordinate unit of the 53rd Wing, which is based at Nellis AFB, conducts operational testing of advanced combat aircraft and systems to ensure their effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in real-world scenarios. By developing and validating tactics for platforms like the F-22 and ...