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Eglin Schedules Another Weapons Test; ‘Booms’ Possible Again
April 17, 2014
Booms that were felt and heard across the North Escambia area on Wednesday were attributed to F-16’s at Eglin Air Force Base, and officials say the booms could happen again Friday morning.
Two F-16’s from the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will conduct a routine weapons test Friday, April 18, from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Gulf Breeze, Navarre and areas of Escambia County might hear detonations during this time, according to a base news release.
The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron is responsible for conducting operational test and evaluation, tactics development, and programs for F-15C, F-15E, and F-16CM aircraft. The 85th tests and evaluates current and future weapons, associated electronic warfare subsystems, the newest air-to ground munitions, air-to-air missiles, electronic warfare systems, and associated subcomponents and avionics. It provides operational fighter expertise to U.S. Air Force Headquarters, DoD agencies, and the aerospace industry in the development of future aircraft and employment techniques and concepts.
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4 Responses to “Eglin Schedules Another Weapons Test; ‘Booms’ Possible Again”
And these are the sounds of freedom. We need to embrace these test because if they are curtailed, our country is at risk. As we all know, practice makes perfect. Love the smell of napom in the morning.
Wow! So close to home.
FREEDOM……
The Sounds of Freedom to this US Citizen.
Thank the Lord we are hearing test bombings at Eglin instead of tactical bombing on our neighborhoods by an enemy.
Much appreciation to all who are involved in the design, construction and evaluation of this ordinance.
Special Thanks to our Military Members who serve this nation and who try to keep us free, you are the Best of America.
Bomb on….
And BOOM goes the dynamite!