Shaw aircraft resume night flying

Published Sept. 4, 2007
By 010807

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Residents near Shaw Air Force Base may notice increased flying activity during evening hours Tuesday through Thursday due to a temporary increase in the number of flights after sunset.

These flights provide Shaw F-16 pilots with the opportunity to train with night vision equipment and practice tactics that are critical to survivability in combat.

For more information, contact at (803) 895-2019 or evenings, contact the on-call public affairs representative through the Shaw command post at (803) 895-5850.