The 45th Operations Group's Detachment 3 and 920th Rescue Wing held an astronaut recovery demonstration March 14, 2016, along the Banana River, west of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.
The demonstration involved Air Force Guardian Angel Airmen and aircraft of the 920th Rescue Wing to showcase aspects of safe rescue operations. Airmen from Detachment 3 coordinate astronaut capsule rescue and recovery and train personnel worldwide to ensure the Department of Defense is ready to support NASA's human space endeavors.
An HC-130P/N King crew flies in formation with the two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters to showcase its aerial refueling capabilities during an astronaut rescue demonstration at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., March 14, 2016.
(U.S. Air Force photos by Benjamin Thacker)
posted 03-16-2016 02:05 AM
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