Today in Air Force History

March 14, 1970 Two A-7D Corsair IIs flew 3,502 unrefueled miles from Edwards AFB, Calif., to Homestead AFB, Fla., to show its capabilities.

March 14, 1988 In ceremonies at Greenville, Texas, E-Systems Inc., unveiled the new MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations airlifter. The Air Force planned to use aircraft for special operations units to infiltrate/exfiltrate troops and resupply behind enemy lines at night or in poor weather. --Air Force, www.af.mil