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May 1, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - May 1 - 7, 2023

1 May 1918 (Wright-Patterson AFB/Armament Dir.) On this date, 105 years ago, the Armorers’ School at Wilbur Wright Field (WPAFB Area A) began flight and ground testing of Marlin and Lewis machine guns. The only American-made aircraft to see combat during World War I was the De Havilland DH-4,
April 25, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - April 24 - 30, 2023

This week's 'Heritage Hangar' looks at important moments in AFLCMC history.
April 17, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - April 17 - 23, 2023

A look back at events in AFLCMC history.
April 10, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - April 10 - 16, 2023

For this 'Heritage Hangar,' a look to the beginning of a joint Air Force-Navy ship-based mission, a famous WWII air route flown by the C-46 Commando and at other highlights from the last 100 years.
April 5, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - April 3 - 9, 2023

In this edition of 'Heritage Hangar,' a look at two of major AFLCMC operating facilities and a feature piece looks at an early Cold War record attempt to demonstrate USAF power.
March 27, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History: March 27 - 2 April, 2023

In this "Heritage Hangar," a look at events from fighters, bombers, tankers, UAVs, electronic systems, armament and profile a woman who is a legend among Air Force historians in the acquisition community.
March 21, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History: March 20 - 26, 2023

This edition of "Heritage Hangar" has historical items on armament, bombers, Wright-Patt and Tinker, and several notable events for Women's History Month.
March 13, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History: March 13 - 19, 2023

This edition of "Heritage Hangar" features bombers, UAVs, electronic systems, mobility aircraft and a look at early female aviators, both American and international.
March 6, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History: March 6 - 12, 2023

In this week's Heritage Hangar: a Women's History Month feature article goes back to our origins in World War I to show how some of our first female predecessors became involved with aviation production and acquisition.
Feb. 27, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - February 27 - March 5, 2023

A look at AFLCMC history over the years.