Aviators have many traditions, including something called fini-flight. That’s sort of short for the final flight of a pilot or flight crewmember either with a certain military unit, or of their career ...

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Within seconds, Colonel James Keefe would be 18,000 feet high for the last time aboard his F-15 Eagle fighter jet. It’s known as the “fini-flight,” a tradition that dates ...

SPRINGFIELD — Col. Craig Wallace believes he’s probably the luckiest guy around. At 57, he’s pretty sure he has been the oldest guy flying the F-16. He’s been piloting fighter jets for 30 years and ...

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Strong winds buffeted the steely waters off Independence Point Saturday morning as retired Col. Bruce Lauderdale took off in a seaplane, as reported by our news partners, the ...

4th Fighter Wing’s F-15E Strike Eagle attack planes took part to first U.S. Air Force female fighter pilot’s final flight from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The image in this post was taken on May ...

180th Fighter Wing Col. Steven Nordhaus, center, is sprayed with champagne to celebrate his Fini Flight. His family is at right. The Blade/Lori King Buy This Image Col. Steven Nordhaus is celebrated ...