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Shaw, Fairchild Airmen fuel the fight

Emily Hagemeier, Team Shaw spouse, blows a kiss to her husband, Capt. Derek Hagemeier, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, during a collaborative refueling training and spouse flight event over the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 21, 2016. Several Team Shaw spouses had the opportunity to watch from the aircraft’s rear window as their husbands approached the KC-135 Stratotanker, which was assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Farichild Air Force Base, Wash., to practice refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)
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Operation Sun Run: Setting a new high score

A map of the path flown by Operation Sun Run pilots on Nov. 27, 1957. The pilots covered more than 2,500 miles in their attempt to set three official speed records, flying from Los Angeles, Calif., to New York, N.Y. (Graphic courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
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Operation Sun Run: Setting a new high score

From left, U.S. Air Force 1st. Lt. Gustav Klatt, 18th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Capt. Donald Hawkins, 17th TRS, Capt. Robert Kilpatrick, 17th TRS, Capt. Robert Burkhart, 18th TRS, Capt. Robert Sweet, 17th TRS, and Capt. Ray Schrecengost, 18th TRS, circa 1957. These six pilots were chosen for Operation Sun Run, the Air Force’s attempt to set three official speed records flying between Los Angeles, Calif., and New York, N.Y.; once each way and a round trip. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
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Operation Sun Run: Setting a new high score

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Kilpatrick, 17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron RF-101C Voodoo pilot, left, and 1st Lt. Gustav Klatt, 18th TRS RF-101C pilot, center, receive the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, respectively, from Gen. O. P. Weyland, Tactical Air Command commander, circa 1957. The medals were awarded for the pilots’ contributions during Operation Sun Run, in which they set three official speed records by flying the length of the U.S. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
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