MacDill Air Force Base celebrates 75 years
MacDill Air Force Base is the home of U.S. Central Command, the aerial refueling tankers, and the hurricane hunters. It's also one of the biggest employers and economic engines in our area. Now it's turning 75.
MacDill Air Force Base is the home of U.S. Central Command, the aerial refueling tankers, and the hurricane hunters. It's also one of the biggest employers and economic engines in our area. Now it's turning 75.
Thirsty Thunderbirds make good practice for tanker crew
One by one, each F-16 pilot swooped into position within 15 feet of our tail, while the KC-135's boom operator ever so gently guided the fuel hose, threading the most delicate of needles.
One by one, each F-16 pilot swooped into position within 15 feet of our tail, while the KC-135's boom operator ever so gently guided the fuel hose, threading the most delicate of needles.
Most famous 'Flying Fortress' arrives in Tampa
The sound of history filled the skies over Tampa on Monday. The distinctive four-engine roar of a B-17 bomber heralded the arrival of the famed 'Memphis Belle,' which is in town for tours and rides.
The sound of history filled the skies over Tampa on Monday. The distinctive four-engine roar of a B-17 bomber heralded the arrival of the famed 'Memphis Belle,' which is in town for tours and rides.
MacDill 'Stratotanker' meets 'Stratofortress'
Thousands of men and women work at MacDill Air Force Base, but for some of them, their jobs actually take place 26,000 feet in the air.
Thousands of men and women work at MacDill Air Force Base, but for some of them, their jobs actually take place 26,000 feet in the air.
MacDill tanker crew revels in role
A KC-135 rolls down the runway in Tampa, headed for the southwestern U.S. It's the kind of mission her crew flies all the time, but around Independence Day, it takes on a special meaning.
A KC-135 rolls down the runway in Tampa, headed for the southwestern U.S. It's the kind of mission her crew flies all the time, but around Independence Day, it takes on a special meaning.