The Syrian airfield prepare for reception of military aircraft of China
The latest news about fast emergence in borders of Syria of navy of China encouraged Syrians and res[...]
1974
February 2 At Edwards Air Force Base, California, the YF-16 prototype performs its maiden flight.
April 10 In the Middle East, Operation nimbus star unfolds as Air Force C-130 communication aircraft begin minesweeping efforts along the Suez Canal.
July 1 In Washington, D. C., General David C. Jones gains appointment as the new Air Force chief of staff.
July 25 On Cyprus, USAFE C-130s arrive with 10,000 blankets, 7,500 cots, 600 tents, and other items to assist refugees from the recent Turkish invasion of that island.
AUGUST 17 Operation compass cope continues as the first test of Teledyne remote pilotless vehicles is conducted by the Air Force.
SEPTEMBER 1 In London, England, an SR-71 Blackbird piloted by Majors James V. Sullivan and Noel Widdifield touches down after a record-breaking flight of 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 56 seconds from New York. Their average speed was 1,800 miles per hour.
SEPTEMBER 3 At Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, the last remaining Minuteman I intercontinental ballistic missiles are removed and replaced by new Minuteman III missiles.
SEPTEMBER 13 At Los Angeles, California, an SR-71 piloted by Captains Buck Adams and William Machorek arrives from London after setting a new world record of3 hours, 47 minutes, and 39 seconds. Their average speed was 1,436 miles per hour.
OCTOBER 24 Over the Pacific, a C-5A Galaxy transport releases a Minuteman I ICBM from 19,500 feet, which is then successfully launched.
December 2 In Washington, D. C., the Department of Defense approves the Joint Air Force-Navy NAVSTAR global positioning satellite system. This new technology promises to revolutionize global navigation and weapons accuracy.
DECEMBER 23 In California, the Rockwell B-1A variable-geometry bomber performs its maiden flight.