Graphic by Tommy Brown PAGE 2 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW

Table of Contents Commanders' Welcome Page 2

12th Flying Training Page 4-5

USAF Thunderbirds

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta Col. Matthew Isler Pages 6-7

Welcome to the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show, Open House USAF Wings of Blue On behalf of the men and women from the Department of Defense’s largest and most diverse joint Page 8 base, we are proud to welcome you to Joint Base San Antonio’s 2015 Air Show and Open House. This year’s theme, “Taking Military City USA to New Heights,” is certainly befi tting as we have dedicated an Expeditionary City entire weekend to showcasing air, space and cyber power by opening the gates of JBSA-Randolph to our incredibly supportive public! Page 9 It’s no secret that the region and surrounding community have established a tremendous partnership with all 266 Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force missions that reside on Joint Base San Antonio. The fascination and collaboration with air power started more than 105 years ago when Lt. Benjamin Foulois U.S. Army conducted the fi rst military fl ight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910. Since that historic fi rst-fl ight, the Golden Knights support for air power expanded dramatically as the Army Signal Corps and the newly created Army Air Page 10 Corps constructed fl ying operations and training platforms across San Antonio. Today, JBSA-Randolph is home to the 12th Flying Training Wing, which trains 850 instructor pilots, fi ghter wingmen and remotely piloted aircraft aircrew every year as the "Source of America's Airpower." Air show maps We’re very proud of our people and this open house is our opportunity to highlight the professional- Pages 12-13 ism, dedication and skill of the world’s fi nest military. Our JBSA air show committee carefully planned an event that will be fun for kids of all ages. There will be 20 aerial performances, 30 static displays and numerous exhibits. Included in the performances are our very own Wings of Blue and the Army’s Golden JBSA Safety Message Knights parachute teams who will display their daring aerial prowess during our two-day celebration. Most notably, our headlining demonstration team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, is guaranteed to take Page 14 your breath away as you witness their power and precision maneuvers in the skies above! What you’ll see on our fl ight line is the evolution of air power and the incredible advancements in List of prohibited items technology that has occurred throughout the Air Force’s extraordinary history. There will be war birds on static display representing the World War II, Korea and Vietnam eras, along with today’s remotely pi- Page 15 loted aircraft, trainer and fi ghter weapon systems. A new feature for this year’s air show is the addition of a “Futures Hangar,” that will underscore the importance of our emerging cyberspace mission, plus an “Expeditionary City,” offering a closer look at how the Air Force operates in a deployed environment. Schedule of Events Again, we’re honored to open the gates of JBSA-Randolph to all of you and know that you will enjoy Page 16 learning more about “Your Air Force” – its rich history and proud heritage. Most signifi cantly, this ex- hibition provides you the opportunity to see and meet the magnifi cent Airmen who execute the mission every single day! Aircraft Fact Sheets Thank you for your support and for being our guests! Pages 17-23 Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander For photos, video and more information on the air show, visit Col. Matthew Isler http://www.jbsa.mil/Home/ 12th Flying Training Wing commander at JBSA-Randolph 2015JBSAAirShowandOpenHouse.aspx 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 3 PAGE 4 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW 12th FTW continues JBSA-Randolph’s educational legacy By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs “The next-generation Air Force pilot has to be able to take in an incred-

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s reputation as ible amount of information and quickly make sound and correct decisions one of the Air Force’s fl ying training hubs was rooted within seconds with little to no room for error. The instructor’s role is in the service’s Army past, more than 80 years ago, when Randolph Field was dedicated and became head- critical in teaching skills like situational awareness, decision making quarters of the Army Air Corps Training Center. and risk management in addition to all the basic pilot skills.” For more than half of JBSA-Randolph’s existence, the 12th Flying Training Wing, which marked its 43rd year Lt. Col. Joel DeBoer of service this year, has furthered the JBSA location’s 560th Flying Training commander commitment to educational excellence as the “Source of America’s Airpower.” The 12th FTW will share that educational excellence Isler said the air show will provide a showcase for graduate fl ight training candidates. and airpower with the community at the 2015 Joint Base the 12th FTW’s Airmen, “including the instructors fl ying The wing is responsible for four single-source avia- San Antonio Air Show and Open House Oct. 31 and Nov. our JBSA-Randolph aircraft to open the show and our tion pipelines: combat systems offi cer training at Naval 1 at JBSA-Randolph. own Air Force Wings of Blue parachute demonstration Air Station Pensacola, Fla., and pilot instructor training, “We’ll reconnect the community with all the mis- team from the U.S. Air Force Academy,” as well as the remotely piloted aircraft pilot indoctrination and basic sions that we conduct at JBSA-Randolph, from train- world-famous Air Force Thunderbirds. sensor operator qualifi cation at JBSA-Randolph. ing all the Air Force’s primary fl ight instructors in The 12th FTW, which is headquartered in the Taj Pilot instructor training is a major component of the the T-1A, T-6A and T-38C to training fi ghter wingmen Mahal, JBSA-Randolph’s most iconic landmark, com- 12th FTW’s education mission. in the fundamentals of air combat in the T-38C and prises one operations , two fl ying training groups The consists of fi ve fl ying training all the Air Force’s remotely piloted aircraft and one maintenance directorate. squadrons and an operational support squadron, in- pilots and sensor operators,” Col. Matthew Isler, 12th The wing graduates more than 1,200 instructor cluding three fl ying training squadrons that provide FTW commander, said. “We will share fl ying dem- pilots and combat systems operators, undergraduate pilot instructor training. onstrations and static displays that will connect our remotely piloted aircraft pilots and enlisted sensor The 99th Flying Training Squadron, the Depart- neighbors with each of those missions and the Airmen operators each year. It also trains more than 2,500 ment of Defense’s sole provider for T-1A Talon pilot that execute and support them.” U.S. Air Force Academy cadets and 2,200 under- See 12TH FTW P5 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 5

12TH FTW from P4 which is responsible for the Air Force's only instructor training, prepares instructors for undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft train- students in Joint Specialized Undergraduate ing program. Pilot Training who will pilot tanker, mobility DeBoer said all of the 12th FTW’s fl ying and and reconnaissance aircraft. fi ghter training squadrons are united by the de- The 558th FTS conducts all USAF remotely pi- sire to develop leaders and instructors. loted aircraft pilot and sensor operator training. “We are here because we love fl ying and The 559th FTS uses the T-6A Texan II to love to instruct,” he said. “We fi nd pleasure train instructor pilots who will teach pilots in spending hours briefi ng, fl ying and debrief- basic fl ying skills, while the 560th FTS quali- ing in order to see the student succeed and fi es fi ghter and bomber pilots as instructor become a better pilot and better offi cer. We pilots in the T-38C Talon. understand that the people we are teaching Lt. Col. Joel DeBoer, 560th FTS commander, will have a signifi cant impact of the next gen- said pilot instructors play an “incredibly im- eration of Air Force pilots.” portant” role in the Air Force because they The 12th FTW’s reach extends beyond JBSA- are “producing the next generation of Air Randolph. Force pilots and offi cers. The 306th Flying Training Group, which com- “The next-generation Air Force pilot has to prises an operations support squadron and four be able to take in an incredible amount of in- fl ying training squadrons, is based at the Air formation and quickly make sound and correct Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. decisions within seconds with little to no room The 479th Flying Training Group at NAS for error,” he said. “The instructor’s role is criti- Pensacola, the Air Force’s only training pipeline cal in teaching skills like situational awareness, for combat systems offi cers, consists of an opera- decision making and risk management in addi- tions support squadron and two fl ying training tion to all the basic pilot skills.” squadrons. The wing’s other fl ying squadrons are the 435th The 12th FTW traces its lineage to the 12th Fighter Training Squadron, which conducts Bombardment Group in World War II. The 12th Photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student has also been activated as a fi ghter wing at Turner Second Lt. Duston Obrien, 435th Fighter Training Squadron upgrade pilot, and training in the T-38C and trains IFF instructors Air Force Base, Ga., and Bergstrom Air Force Maj. Gavin Peterson, 435th FTS instructor pilot, prepare to take off Aug. 21 for Air Education and Training Command at Base, Texas; and as a tactical fi ghter wing, serv- in a T-38 Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. large, and the 558th Flying Training Squadron, ing in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. PAGE 6 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW Thunderbird show combines precision Airmanship, F-16’s performance capability By Robert Goetz FACT SHEET Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs The Air Force Demonstration F-16 Fighting Falcon Squadron’s performance at the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House, its first in San Antonio In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat since the Lackland AirFest five years radius (distance it can fl y to enter air combat, stay, fi ght and ago, promises another showcase of the return) exceed that of all potential threat fi ghter aircraft. It can precision airmanship of Air Force pilots locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low fl ying and the performance capability of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. aircraft in radar ground clutter. In an air-to-surface role, the Better known as the Thunderbirds, the F-16 can fl y more than 500 miles (860 kilometers), deliver its demonstration squadron, which was acti- weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy vated 62 years ago as the 3600th Air aircraft, and return to its starting point. Demonstration Unit at , With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to Ariz., will headline the JBSA air show Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at JBSA-Randolph. nine G's – nine times the force of gravity – which exceeds the A unit of , the capability of other current fi ghter aircraft. Thunderbirds have performed for more The F-16 was built under an unusual agreement creating a than 280 million people in all 50 states and consortium between the United States and four NATO countries: nearly 60 foreign countries. Courtesy photo Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. Capt. Sara Harper, Thunderbirds pub- lic affairs offi cer, said the demonstration Since Sept. 11, 2001, the F-16 has been a major compo- F-16 Fighting Falcon General Characteristics squadron’s threefold mission is to “recruit nent of the combat forces committed to the Global War on Length: 49 feet 5 inches Crew: One or two the next generation of Airmen into the Air Terrorism fl ying thousands of sorties in support of Opera- Height: 16 feet Ceiling: 50,000 + feet Force, represent the nearly 700,000 active, tions Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Enduring Freedom in Wingspan: 32 feet 8 inches Range: 2,000 + miles Guard and Reserve members serving in the Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom. Speed: Mach 2 (1,500 mph) Fuel Capacity: 7,000 lbs See THUNDERBIRDS P11 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 7

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo PAGE 8 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW Wings of Blue team continues spirit of fi rst Air Force Academy jumpers By David DeKunder Green, a one-year training program that allows them to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs become eligible to join the Wings of Blue, Hoehn said. The cadets that are selected to the Wings of Green are In 1962, seven U.S. Air Force Academy cadets took experienced parachute jumpers who have completed up parachute jumping and laid the groundwork for the the basic freefall parachute course at the academy and formation of the academy’s fi rst aerial demonstration earned their basic jump wings. and competition teams. Hoehn said the 25 who are selected to the Wings of On their own time and at their own expense, the ca- Green are among hundreds of cadets who apply for a dets performed in several demonstrations and competi- spot on the team. After acceptence into the Wings of tion jumps, including a fi rst-place fi nish at a collegiate Green, the cadets are trained to become instructors and contest in Wisconsin. Two years later, the parachutists jump masters for the team. were allowed to form their own club at the Air Force The parachute team members come from all spe- Academy, which allowed them to make jumps on the cialized jobs within the Air Force, some of whom academy site in Colorado Springs, Colo. have served in deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Today, the U.S. Air Force Parachute Team Wings of Hoehn said. Blue continues the lineage and spirit of those cadets 53 “They represent professionalism and team spirit,” years ago who took it upon themselves to test the skies Hoehn said. and go beyond their limits. Wings of Blue will perform various free-falling para- The Wings of Blue will put their aerial demonstra- Courtesy photo chute demonstrations and formations at the JBSA Air tion skills on display to the public at the Joint Base Show and Open House. Starting from 11,000 feet in the San Antonio Air Show and Open House Oct. 31 and legiate football championship game and performs dem- air, the demonstration will include a patriotic theme to Nov. 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. onstrations at events in Colorado Springs, Colo., from begin the performance, an 800 square-foot American Consisting of 100 members from around the Air schools to Boy Scout functions to Air Force Academy fl ag held by the jumpers, the playing of the national Force, including jumpers and support staff, Wings of football games. anthem and colorful smoke coming from canisters at- Blue does about 50 performances a year in the U.S. and, Jumpers in the Wings of Blue consist of Air Force tached to the jumpers. in some instances, overseas, said Steve Hoehn, Wings of Academy cadets, active duty Air Force, Air Force After their performance is completed, members of Blue demonstration coordinator. Reserve and Air Force civil service. the Wings of Blue will be available for autographs and The parachute unit makes jumps at major sporting Each year in August, 25 new parachutists, who are will answer questions about the parachute team, the Air events such as the Orange Bowl and the national col- Air Force Academy cadets, are selected for the Wings of Force and the Air Force Academy. 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 9 Expeditionary City gives visitors a glimpse of a deployed base By David DeKunder Hercules aircraft confi gured to transport medical pa- Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs tients, a HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter used for medi- cal evacuation, six Temper tents and several Joint Light Expeditionary City, a mockup of a forward operat- Tactical Vehicles. ing base, will be open to visitors at the Joint Base San The Temper tents include a mockup dining facility, Antonio Open House and Air Show Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at sleeping quarters, a recreation room and AAFES store JBSA-Randolph. with military clothing and a barber shop. Located at the JBSA-Randolph Fire Station, Building Master Sgt. Melissa Wiest, 937th TSS Medical 700, Expeditionary City contains several exhibits, from Readiness Training Center superintendent, said Air a medical operations room to military working dogs on Force medics will demonstrate how they treat and hand, that make up a forward operating base, a military care for wounded service members in the fi eld at facility used to support tactical operations. the hospital tent display. This year is the fi rst time ever that the JBSA Open “It’s a way to show how mobile we are,” Wiest House and Air Show is hosting the Expeditionary said. “We can be up and running anywhere in the City exhibit. world within 24 hours – seeing patients and provid- Billy Thomas, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron ing medical care.” anti-terrorism officer at JBSA-Randolph, said At the C-130 display, Wiest said the medics will Expeditionary City depicts how a forward operating base demonstrate to air show attendees how wounded is set up and functions on a small scale. service members are loaded and transported onto “Expeditionary City is what JBSA-Randolph would the aircraft. look like on a small scale if it were to be deployed,” Members of the 341st Training Squadron at JBSA- Thomas said. “It should be really fun for spectators Lackland will bring canines who are being trained to de- to come and enjoy. We want spectators to see that tect improvised explosive devices, or IEDS, and drugs. when their loved ones go off to battle they are well Pararescue specialists from the 342nd Training Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Garcia taken care of.” Squadron at JBSA-Lackland will display their rescue A view of a tent city at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Exhibits at Expeditionary City include a hospital tent equipment at Expeditionary City. Pararescue spe- at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 2, with an emergency room set up by the 937th Training cialists go out and rescue wounded service members 2013. The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's Support Squadron Medical Readiness Training Center by parachuting, scuba diving or rock climbing into Structures Shop maintains all tents and hardened facili- and the , both from JBSA, a C-130 enemy territory. ties on the installation. PAGE 10 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW Army Golden Knights display precision jump skills By David DeKunder “The combined closing speed of these jumpers is 300 Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs miles per hour when they get within 50 to 100 feet of each other,” Bixler said. Known for their precision jumping skills, the U.S. At the end of the show, Bixler said members of the Army Golden Knights Parachute Team has been im- Golden Knights will be at the Army recruiting booth to pressing audiences with their demonstrations at air sign autographs and allow the public to assist them in shows for more than 50 years. repacking their parachutes. The public will have a chance to see the array of Members of the Golden Knights are active-duty breathtaking aerial demonstrations the Golden Knights Soldiers who are selected for the unit through an have performed around the world at the Joint Base San extensive selection process that includes several Antonio Air Show and Open House Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 tryouts. The tryouts are held each year in the fall at JBSA-Randolph. and include those that test a Soldier’s fl ying and Twelve members of the Golden Knights Gold demon- parachute canopy skills. stration team will perform at the air show, said Sgt. 1st To try out for a spot on the Golden Knights team, Class Shelby Bixler, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute a Soldier must have completed 100 military or civilian Team member and spokeswoman. free-fall parachute jumps and must be on active-duty Since they started in 1959, the Golden Knights have status with the Army, said Bixler. performed in more than 16,000 shows throughout the Bixler said most of the jumpers, including her, U.S. and the world, including 48 countries. Photo courtesy of U.S. Army have deployed several times and perform various Traveling 275 days a year to air shows around the jobs in the Army. world, Bixler said the Golden Knights serve as good- Bixler said the Golden Knights will perform demon- A four-year member of the Golden Knights, Bixler has will ambassadors for the Army and are one of three strations that include free-fall maneuvers and forma- served in the Army for 14 years, including two deploy- Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial demonstration tions starting from 13,000 feet in the air. The parachut- ments in Iraqi. Belonging to the Golden Knights gives teams, which include the Navy Blue Angels and the Air ists jump out of a C-31A Friendship aircraft, with each her the chance to share her experiences about being on Force Thunderbird fl ight squadrons. parachutist releasing red smoke from two canisters at- the parachute team and the Army, she said. “We go out and interact with the American public,” tached to their left ankle and creating a bomb burst “It’s an honor,” Bixler said. “I love the opportunity Bixler said. “In many instances we are sometimes the effect as they separate from each other. to share my individual Army story with younger girls fi rst contact the American public has with a Soldier.” “The fi rst parachutist out of the aircraft will narrate and women because they need to know that there are Stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., the parachute unit the demonstration for the audience,” Bixler said. “Some many opportunities available for women in the military, consists of 89 Soldiers and civilians in several sections of the parachutists will fl y the American, POW and Texas especially in the Army.” including two demonstration teams, Black and Gold, a fl ags underneath their parachute during the show.” Information about the U.S Army Golden Knights tandem team, a competition team and aviation detach- The demonstrations can involve speeds of hundreds Parachute Team can be found at http://armygk. ment and headquarters detachment. of miles per hour, Bixler said. armylive.dodlive.mil/. 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 11 THUNDERBIRDS from P6 military and bridge the gap between the ron’s performance. Air Force and the public.” “The atmosphere around an air show The most notable changes in the is refreshing,” he said. “People are gener- Thunderbirds’ performance since the ally super excited to talk about airplanes, JBSA-Lackland AirFest will be “the air shows, the Air Force and Airmen. people and the music,” Harper said. They share hopes, dreams and stories. “As Thunderbirds are assigned to the Sharing this experience with the awe- team for two to three years, none of the some people we meet all over the country 2015 team will have been at the JBSA- makes this mission a joy every day.” Lackland show in 2010,” she said. “The The squadron consists of approximate- team also works hard to match the show’s ly 130 Airmen, including 12 officers and maneuvers to songs that will most reso- about 120 enlisted professionals, who nate with the audience. The music is represent more than 30 career fields, constantly evaluated and manipulated to Harper said. achieve this end.” “The Thunderbirds travel roughly 200 A Thunderbirds demonstration “begins days a year, with an air show every week- with the combined efforts of the pilots and end,” she said. “Each weekend, roughly maintenance professionals in a choreo- 70 individuals travel on the road to sup- graphed ground show,” Harper said. port an air show.” “During this time, the Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds’ performance start aircraft systems, check their schedule typically runs from the end of function and communicate pertinent February through October. This year’s data for the impending show,” she said. season concludes Nov. 7-8 at Moody Air “With fully mission-capable aircraft, Force Base, Ga. the Thunderbird pilots then take the Harper said the team “typically jets airborne for 30 minutes of inspir- arrives on a Thursday and hits the ing speed, noise and fun.” ground running.” The demonstration’s aircraft passes, “Team members are getting out into music and narration combine “to capti- the community and trying to get people vate the audience,” Harper said. excited about the opportunities that the “The diamond, the first four aircraft Air Force offers,” she said. “There is usu- in the formation, fly myriad passes ally a practice show on Friday and then intended to show the flying skill Air the air show Saturday and Sunday.” Force pilots everywhere have devel- The team leaves the air show location oped through unparalleled training, on Monday and returns to its home sta- while the solo pilots, numbers five and tion at Nellis AFB, Nev. six, focus primarily on aircraft perfor- Originally named the “Stardusters,” mance,” she said. the Thunderbirds were assigned to All six aircraft performing together in Luke AFB until June 1956, when the Thunderbird Delta formation bring the team moved to its current home. the show to a close, Harper said. The Thunderbirds have flown F-84G Maj. Curtis Dougherty, Thunderbirds Thunderjets, F-84F Thunderstreaks, slot pilot, said the crowd experience is F-100 Super Sabres, F-4E Phantom the best part of the demonstration squad- IIs, T-38 Talons and F-16As.

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Joint Base San Antonio The public may enter the air show at JBSA-Randolph at the following locations: Air Show Directions • The East Gate on FM 78 Due to the high volume of traffic, we • The Stable Gate on FM 1518 recommend the following routes to the • The South Gate on Lower Seguin Road Joint Base San Antonio Open House and Air Show. Routes will be marked with electronic signs which may differ from normal signs to JBSA-Randolph. East Gate on FM 78 From San Antonio • Take I-35N, exit 172, and remain on Loop 1604 South for 5 miles. Then turn Stable Gate on FM 1518 left on Lower Seguin Road. -Or- • Take I-10E, exit 591, then turn left PUBLIC PARKING onto FM 1518 North. Take FM 1518 North for 2.5 miles, then turn left on Lower Seguin Road. South Gate From New Braunfels / Austin on Lower Seguin Road • Take I-35S, exit 175 to FM 3009 South. Turn left onto FM 3009 South (Roy Richards Drive) for 3 miles, then Department of Defense turn right on FM 78 West for 1 mile. ID card holders may enter the Then turn left onto FM 1518 South. air show at: From Seguin / Houston • The West Gate on FM 78 • Take I-10W, exit 587, Loop 1604 • The Main Gate on FM 78 North. Take Loop 1604 North for 2.5 miles, then turn right on Lower Seguin A portion of Lower Seguin Road will be closed Road. during the Thunderbird demonstration 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 13

Map of Air Show Area THUNDERBIRDS Show Center Crowd line – Do Not Cross Crowd line – Do Not Cross

DV HELICOPTER STATIC DISPLAYS GENERAL PUBLIC FOOD STAGE SEATING West FOOD AREA Tower Bldg. 60 Hangar 62 Hangar 63 Hangar 64 Hangar 66 Children's I Media Bldg. 58 Bldg. 61 $ Area Fifth Street West AIRCRAFT STATICS FOOD Base Base Bldg. 37 Entry Entry

Bldg. 48 Recruiting LARGE AIRCRAFT ON STATIC DISPLAY AIRCRAFT Bldg. 44 T-44 Pegasus PT-17 Stearman UV-18 Twin Otter C-40 Clipper STATICS LEGEND T-45 Goshawk MiG-17 T-33 Shooting Star E-8C JSTARS I Bldg. 42 First Aid Station P-51Mustang RU-8 Seminole A-10 Thunderbolt II E-3 Sentry T-6 Texan L-29 Delfin F-15C Eagle RC-135 Rivet Joint Information Booth T-38 Talon U-3 Blue Canoe F-16 Fighting Falcon KC-135 Stratotanker

Recruiting I

Crowd line – Do Not Cross Hangar 41 T-1 Jayhawk AT-6 F-15E Strike Eagle C-17 Globemaster III A-36 Apache T-50 F-18 Hornet C-5 Galaxy

J Street West Restrooms Shuttle bus SR20 L-5 Sentinel F-22 Raptor MQ 1B Predator to & $ ATM area F-4 Phantom II L-2 Grasshopper F-35 Lightning II from P Hangar 40 PT-19 A-26 Invader HC-130 public Base Distinguished Visitor Area DV Note: Aircraft subject to change based on availability parking I Entry PAGE 14 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW Security, emergency management team keep air show visitors safe By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs “The general public will have road signs directing them to the air show. Department of Defense card holders should use the main and west gates on FM 78, while the general public will use the Presenting a two-day air show to several hundred east gate on FM 78, the south gate on Lower Seguin Road and the stable gate on FM 1518.” thousand people is a huge undertaking that requires months of preparation. Bob Vickers One of the most important tasks in preparing for an 902nd Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs Branch chief air show belongs to the active-duty members and civil- ians who are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all those visitors. the headline attraction at the event. their own safety and enjoyment by entering JBSA- “Our goal is to have a safe, enjoyable event for all our “Though those threats may not be out there, we factor Randolph through the right gates and by heeding a visitors,” Bob Vickers, 902nd Security Forces Squadron all those things in during our preparations,” he said. list of prohibited items. Plans and Programs Branch chief, said. “Joint Base San Other concerns include petty thefts, medical “The general public will have road signs directing Antonio security forces squadrons will be handling emergencies and traffi c management issues, in- them to the air show,” he said. “Department of Defense security, the bulk of it by the 902nd SFS.” cluding accidents and motorists driving under the card holders should use the main and west gates on FM Other agencies and organizations involved in se- infl uence of alcohol. 78, while the general public will use the east gate on curity and emergency management include the Vickers said JBSA-Randolph will lean on civilian sup- FM 78, the south gate on Lower Seguin Road and the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron, the Air Force Offi ce of port from Universal City, Schertz and Converse law en- stable gate on FM 1518.” Special Investigations joint terrorism task force, forcement offi cers and other fi rst responders. Prohibited items are bicycles, coolers, backpacks, the San Antonio Police Department and the Southwest “The outside agencies assist with off-base traffi c skateboards, fi rearms, knives, pets and alcoholic Texas Fusion Center, he said. fl ow,” he said. “We want to keep that fl ow goingas beverages, while permitted items, authorized after Preparations for the air show began in December, best as we can.” a search by security forces, include camera bags, Vickers said. The security and emergency management Vickers said exercises also fi gure prominently in air diaper bags, purses, stroller and lawn chairs with team look at a variety of issues: threat possibilities, man- show preparations. or without canvas carrying cases. power requirements, military resources on the ground, “We plan for what we think is the worst-case sce- Vickers offered other advice to air show visitors. transportation, communication, contingency response nario,” he said. “Just think of what’s happened in the “Keep an eye on your children, and make sure you options, distinguished visitor protection, and escort and media – those kinds of threats.” use sunscreen and drink plenty of water,” he said. “Heat protection requirements for the Air Force Thunderbirds, Vickers said visitors to the air show can ensure off the runway is magnifi ed.” 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 15

ITEMS PROHIBITED AT THE 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW AND OPEN HOUSE The following items are prohibited: The following items will be • Bicycles authorized into the event area • Coolers, glass containers after a search conducted by • Backpacks security personnel: • Skateboards • Camera bags • Firearms • Diaper bags • Edged weapons - knives • Purses greater than 3.5 inches • Stollers • Pets (service animals exempt) • Lawn chairs with or without • Alcohol canvas carrying cases

The public may enter the air show at the following locations: • The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph East Gate on FM 78 • The JBSA-Randolph Stable Gate on FM 1518 • The JBSA-Randolph South Gate on Lower Seguin Road Food and drinks will be sold at the event with water fountains available for guests. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets as there is no open seating (bleachers or otherwise) available. Attendees are encouraged to bring earplugs because of jet noise. Children and toddlers may be especially sensitive to loud noise. PAGE 16 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO 2015 AIRSHOW AND OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11 a.m. - Opening Ceremony • Randy Ball MiG-17 • Jeff Shetterly T-6 Demonstration • Tora Tora Tora • Jelly Belly Act 1 • Doolittle's Raid B-25 • USAFA Glider Demonstration • F-5 Demonstration • Acemaker T-33 Demonstration • Matt Younkin • Rifle & G&M Demonstration • Twin Beech Demonstration • Dr. Winter P-51 Demonstration • Jelly Belly Act 3 • Golden Knights Jump • Rob Holland Demonstration • Jelly Belly Act 2 • 3 p.m. - U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

Scheduled lineup subject to change 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 17 FACT SHEET F-22 Raptor The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, super- cruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabili- ties. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of Courtesy photo operational concepts vital to today's Air Force. F-22 Raptor General Characteristics The F-22 is designed to project air dominance, Length: 62 feet, 1 inch Ceiling: Above 50,000 feet rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats Height: 16 feet, 8 inches Crew: One attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Wingspan: 44 feet, 6 inches Thrust: 35,000 pounds each engine Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. Speed: Mach 2 class Range: More than 1,850 miles A combination of sensor capability, integrated The F-22 engines produce the F-22's operating envelope in avionics, situational awareness, and weapons more thrust than any current both speed and range over current provides first-kill opportunity against threats. fighter engine. The combination fighters, which must use fuel- The F-22 possesses a sophisticated sensor suite of sleek aerodynamic design and consuming afterburner to operate allowing the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill increased thrust allows the F-22 at supersonic speeds. air-to-air threats before being detected. Signifi- to cruise at supersonic airspeeds The sophisticated F-22 aerodesign, (greater than 1.5 Mach) without advanced flight controls, thrust vec- cant advances in cockpit design and sensor fu- using afterburners – a character- toring, and high thrust-to-weight ratio sion improve the pilot's situational awareness. In istic known as supercruise. provide the capability to outmaneuver the air-to-air configuration the Raptor carries six Supercruise greatly expands all current and projected aircraft. AIM-120 AMRAAMs and two AIM-9 Sidewinders. PAGE 18 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW To advertise in Joint Base San Antonio FACT SHEET military publications, call 250-2052. C-5 Galaxy

The C-5 Galaxy is one of the largest aircraft in the world and the largest airlifter in the Air Force inventory. The aircraft can carry a fully equipped combat-ready military unit to any point in the world on short notice and then provide the supplies required to help sustain the fighting force. This aircraft will be on display during the Joint Base San Antonio 2015 Airshow at JBSA- Randolph Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Courtesy photo The C-5 has a greater capacity than any other C-5 Galaxy General Characteristics airlifter. It has the ability to carry 36 standard Length: 247 feet, 1 inch Crew: Seven pallets and 81 troops simultaneously. The Galaxy Height: 65 feet, 1 inch Max takeoff weight: 840,000 pounds is also capable of carrying any of the Army's Wingspan: 222 feet, 9 inches Max cargo: 270,000 pounds air-transportable combat equipment, including Speed: 518 mph Range: 4,800 nautical miles such bulky items as the 74-ton mobile scissors Other features of the C-5 are: • A "kneeling" landing gear system bridge. It can also carry outsize and oversize • Able to operate on runways 6,000 permits lowering the parked aircraft cargo over intercontinental ranges and can take feet long (1,829 meters) to facilitate drive-on/drive-off vehicle off or land in relatively short distances. Ground • Five sets of landing gear totaling loading and adjusts the cargo floor to crews are able to load and off-load the C-5 28 wheels to distribute weight standard truck-bed height • Nose and aft doors that open • Full-width drive-on ramps at simultaneously at the front and rear cargo open- the full width and height of cargo each end for loading double rows of ings, reducing cargo transfer times. compartment vehicles 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 19 FACT SHEET P-51 Mustang

The P-51 was designed as the NA-73 in 1940 at Great Britain's request. The design showed promise, and AAF purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941, primarily for photo recon and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance. But in 1942, tests of P-51s using the British Rolls-Royce "Merlin" engine revealed much improved speed and service ceiling, and in December 1943 Merlin-powered P-51Bs first entered combat over Europe. Providing high- altitude escort to B-17s and B-24s, they scored heavily over German interceptors, and by war's end, P-51s had destroyed 4,950 enemy aircraft in the air, more than any other fighter in Europe. Mustangs served in nearly every combat zone, Courtesy photo including the Pacific, where they escorted B-29s to Japan from Iwo Jima. Between 1941 and 1945, P-51 Mustang General Characteristics the AAF ordered 14,855 Mustangs of which 7,956 Length: 32 feet, 3 inches Weight: 12,000 pounds were P-51Ds. During the Korean War, P-51Ds Height: 13 feet, 8 inches Crew: One were used primarily for close support of ground Wingspan: 37 feet Ceiling: 41,900 feet Speed: 437 mph Range: 1,650 miles forces until withdrawn from combat in 1953. PAGE 20 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW FACT SHEET

KC-135

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core capability for the and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is also capable of transporting litter and ambu- Courtesy photo latory patients using patient support pallets KC-135 General Characteristics during aeromedical evacuations. Length: 136 feet, 3 inches Crew: three Through the years, the KC-135 has been Height: 41 feet, 8 inches Maximum cargo: 83,000 pounds altered to do other jobs ranging from flying Wingspan: 130 feet, 10 inches Range: 1,500 miles command post missions to reconnaissance. RC- Speed: 530 mph Ceiling: 50,000 feet 135s are used for special reconnaissance and Air Force Materiel Command's NKC-135As are The KC-135RT aircraft continues proved communications, navigation, flown in test programs. Air Combat Command to undergo life-cycle upgrades to autopilot and surveillance equipment operates the OC-135 as an observation platform expand their capabilities and improve to meet future civil air traffic control in compliance with the Open Skies Treaty. reliability. Among these are im- needs. 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 21 FACT SHEET A-10 The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent ma- neuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The A-10 Thunderbolt II can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. Using night Courtesy photo vision goggles, A-10 pilots can conduct their A-10 General Characteristics missions during darkness. Thunderbolt IIs have Night Vision Imaging Length: 53 feet, 4 inches Weight: 29,000 pounds Height: 14 feet, 8 inches Crew: One Systems, or NVIS, goggle compatible single-seat Wingspan: 57 feet, 6 inches Fuel capacity: 11,000 pounds cockpits forward of their wings and a large Speed: 450 mph Range: 2,580 miles bubble canopy which provides pilots all-around vision. The pilots are protected by titanium armor The Thunderbolt II can employ a wide WCMD, AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 that also protects parts of the flight-control variety of conventional munitions, in- Sidewinder missiles, rockets, illumina- cluding general purpose bombs, clus- tion flares, and the GAU-8/A 30mm system. The aircraft can survive direct hits from ter bomb units, laser guided bombs, cannon, capable of firing 3,900 rounds armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles joint direct attack munitions or JDAM, per minute to defeat a wide variety of up to 23mm. Their self-sealing fuel cells are wind corrected munitions dispenser or targets including tanks. protected by internal and external foam. PAGE 22 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW 2015 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO AIRSHOW PAGE 23 FACT SHEET

MiG-17F The Soviet MiG-17 (NATO code-name "Fresco") was designed to replace the famous MiG-15 of the Korean War. Although similar in appearance to the MiG-15, the MiG-17 had more sharply swept wings, a longer fuse- lage, an afterburner, and better speed and handling characteristics. The fi rst fl ight of a MiG-17 prototype took place in January 1950 and production began in late 1951. The fi rst operational MiG-17s appeared in 1952, but they were not available in suffi cient quantities to take part in the Korean War. Five versions of the aircraft eventually were produced. The MiG-17 has served in the air arms of at least 20 na- General Characteristics tions throughout the world – including nations friendly to the United States – and was fl own Length: 36 feet, 5 inches Height: 12 feet, 6 inches against U.S. aircraft in Southeast Asia. Wingspan: 31 feet, 7 inches The aircraft on display was presented to the Speed: 711 mph museum by the Egyptian Air Force in 1986 as a Range: 510 miles symbol of friendship and cooperation between Maximun takeoff: 13,380 lbs the two nations. It is painted to represent a Courtesy photo Power: Klimov VK-1F of 7,452 lbs. thrust VPAF MiG-17.

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