An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft flown by 163rd Attack Wing pilot Lt. Col. Paul Brockmeier, with sensor operator Master Sgt. Anthony Martinez, views the smoky San Gabriel Mountains of southern California in transit to a fire mission in northern California, late August, 2020. “The beauty of the sunsets doesn’t begin to mitigate the tragedy of the fires,” said Brockmeier. “But it’s always a beautiful evening when you’re flying to the aid of your fellow Californians.” Photo courtesy of Chalk 2 for the 163d Attack Wing.
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2021 USAF & USSF Almanac: Weapons & Platforms

June 30, 2021

A detailed guide to the aircraft, aerial target systems, weapons systems, and satellite systems in USAF and USSF inventory.

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