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July 22-23, 2023

Ace Maker T-33

AH-64 Apache

18th Aggressor Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon

KC-135 Stratotanker

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Dalessandro, Team Mildenhall Royal Spark Innovation Cell deputy chief innovation officer, flew a drone to test the 100th Security Forces Squadron response during the combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. Skyway Chariot served as a method to assess how effectively the 100th Air Refueling Wing could operate under constrained conditions in the face of a potential threat.
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Skyway Chariot: 100th SFS responds to simulated drone incursion
100th Air Refueling Wing
Video by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell
May 10, 2025 | 0:34
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Dalessandro, Team Mildenhall Royal Spark Innovation Cell deputy chief innovation officer, flew a drone to test the 100th Security Forces Squadron response during the combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. Skyway Chariot served as a method to assess how effectively the 100th Air Refueling Wing could operate under constrained conditions in the face of a potential threat.


  1. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public!
  2. We are happy to announce a traditional airshow will be happening! More details to come!
  3. Ear protection is highly encouraged, especially for children.
  4. We will have food vendors!
  5. Don't forget to hydrate and bring sunscreen!

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Aerial Acts and Static Displays

For any performers interested in participating in Arctic Lightning Airshow as an aerial act or static display, please contact us at 354fw.pa.publicaffairs@us.af.mil.

***The 2023 Arctic Lightning Airshow is an Air Force Open House being conducted in accordance with AFMAN 10-1004. Reference to any non-federal entity is not intended as a Federal endorsement.***