Test Support Talon: T-38A 70-1575

[Old Viper Tester]

T-38A operated by the 6512th Test Squadron, 6510th Test Wing, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB. In the 1980s, T-38s were used mostly as safety/photo chase for F-15 and F-16 test missions. Sometimes used as radar targets for airborne radar test missions.

 

September 1982, formation proficiency mission. Canopies fogged during climb out!

 

 

 

December 1984, safety chase proficiency mission against our F-4E.

 

Maintaining photo position while we simulate a dive bomb attack on a Superior Valley Range target.

 

Close aboard over the Sierra Nevada foothills west of Owens Valley and China Lake Naval Weapons Center.

 

May 1985 on the Edwards ramp

 

Thanks for looking,

Sven

Old Viper Tester

[cpoud117]

Great pics, thank you

[HOUSTON]

Even,

SUPERB  Collection of photographs  from you.

Keep it coming.

You must have many collections from years ago.