Notes: #302 is seen wearing a strange camouflage scheme. This was most likely the last paint scheme it wore while at Fallon.

Notes: VX-31 primarily tests weapons and their related systems. Because of this, it's necessary for them to fly more than one type of aircraft. #88 is one of the Harriers the unit has available.

Notes: An Australian AF Hornet is seen during a test deployment to China Lake. #47 wears a special "20 Years" scheme.

Notes: A side mission that VX-31 performs, consists of range SAR & support, which they handle in their HH-1N helicopters.

Notes: The Dust Devil's rare TAV-8B is seen being towed across the ramp. Note the JSF logo on the tail, which signifies its past involvement in the testing of the F-35B at Edwards AFB.

Notes: One of the Tornados from the Fast Jet & Weapons OEU (Now 41(R) SQ) is seen taxiing out during a test deployment to the NAWS.

Notes: #60 wears the colors of 1SQ, but is seen here being flown by the Fast Jet & Weapons OEU (Now 41(R) SQ) during a test deployment to the NAWS.

Notes: The Typhoon OEU, 17(R) SQ is seen flying ZJ804 during a test deployment to the NAWS.

Notes: ZJ804 takes off from China Lake.

Notes: Side view of ZJ804.

Notes: VX-30's rare drone launching DC-130 makes an approach to March ARB.

Notes: The Variable In-Flight Stability Test Aircraft (VISTA) is a modified F-16 that uses specialized software, to emulate the flying characteristics of various aircraft.

Notes: A rare shot of Raptor #003 configured with external tanks.

Notes: Test Osprey #4939 moves across the field.

Notes: This shot gives a good view of the various sensor ports on ER-2 #809. #806 is NASA Dryden's second ER-2.

Notes: VX-9's CAG Hornet launches for a flight out of the NAWS.

Notes: #100 briefly had the famous 'Bunny' applied to its tail during this period.

Notes: #100 landing back at China Lake.

Notes: #174 lifts off with equipment that's being returned to the UK, which was used during a test deployment at the NAWS.

Notes: F/A-18C #302 launches for a flight. VX-9 has both Classic and Super Hornet models available.

Notes: #130 takes off from the NAWS.

Notes: #131 comes from the same block as #130 above.

Notes: At the time of this photo, this brand new Super Hornet had just been delivered to the squadron. It would eventually receive #140.

Notes: VX-31's CAG Super Hornet moves down the taxiway. Note the lack of IFF on the nose.

Notes: #201 wears the CO's scheme in the unit.

Notes: #201 launches from the field with three external tanks.

Notes: The 'DD' tail code started being used by VX-31 in 2004.

Notes: #215 is seen still wearing the AESA program logo on its tail. This Hornet was used on the first flight of the APG-79 AESA radar on 7/30/2003.

Notes: #0267 was originally supposed to be CH-47D #88-0064. Before it left the assembly line, it was chosen to be converted into this SOA YMH-47E prototype.

Notes: #0267 was the first 47E model to be tested for use in the 160th SOAR "Nightstalkers".

Notes: This Chinook and the MH-60K below were both testing at the NAWS during the same time period. The specific Army test unit involved is unknown.

Notes: This H-60 is one of twenty one UH-60L models that were converted to MH-60K, and used in the 160th SOAR.

Notes: This aircraft is most likely a test bed for the latest upgrades in the type. Note the unpainted rear countermeasure cans, and front FLIR.

Notes: #377 moves across the field.

Notes: A rare east coast visitor makes an approach to NAF El Centro.

Notes: A Hornet from the USN Test Pilot School has just been released from the North Island Depot with brand new paint, and waits on the ramp to go home.

Notes: #231 taxis to the ramp after landing at NASNI.

Notes: #401 is an ex Marine KC-130F that was brought to NAS Point Mugu in 2005, to work as a range support aircraft in VX-30.

Notes: One of the 'Billboard' P-3s from NAS Point Mugu works the pattern at March ARB. VX-30's NP-3Ds were being exchanged for P-3Cs across 2006, and this aircraft went to AMARC on 4/13/06.

Notes: #783 was one of the original six full-scale development production aircraft, and known as "Scorpion 4" at Groom during testing. It was also given the the nickname "Pete's Dragon". At the time of this photo, the aircraft wore an experimental two tone gray scheme.

Notes: At the time of this photo, this aircraft was being flown by the 416th FLTS at Edwards. It was originally with the 560th FTS. It may have been brought to ED to have a 38C available.

Notes: A test crew from the 418th FLTS is pictured making an approach to March ARB in the "Spirit of Kamehameha", a 535th AS marked C-17A. The aircraft may have been borrowed for testing before being delivered.

Notes: Block 20 A and B F-16s make a formation takeoff. These two jets were both originally built for Taiwan under 'Peace Fenghuang'.

Notes: One of the same ex Taiwanese F-16 show above, while taxiing.

Notes: The same F-16B from the flight shown above, while taxiing.

Notes: A flight of four in formation over the field, including two F-22, one high-vis F-16, and one basic gray F-16. Note the gray center tank on high-vis F-16.

Notes: One of the ex embargoed Pakistani F-16s in test support.

Notes: Another ex embargoed Pakistani F-16 in test support.

Notes: Yet another ex embargoed Pakistani F-16 in test support.

Notes: One of numerous T-38 shared by the 412th TW and TPS.

Notes: A brand new Eurocopter "Lakota" from the National Training Center Air Ambulance Det is seen hovering over the field at Edwards. Army helicopter units stationed down the road at Fort Irwin can sometimes offer security and other support on the range, including space shuttle landings.

Notes: This ship has been used for terrain following radar testing at Edwards.

Notes: #006 is pictured on takeoff from Edwards.

Notes: Delivered to Edwards 1/03, #452 is one of the ex embargoed Pakistani F-16s used for test support.

Notes: Exact rebuilt designation is unknown. #300 is one of the P-3s to replace the original "Billboard" P-3Ds used for range support at NAS Point Mugu.

Notes: Exact rebuilt designation is unknown. #303 is one of the P-3s to replace the original "Billboard" P-3Ds used for range support at NAS Point Mugu.

Notes: NASA's flying lab makes a quick approach to March ARB. The number 817 can still be seen on the tail, left over from its days based at Edwards.

Notes: #012 comes in for a landing at Nellis during Red Flag.

Notes: This new Z model Cobra had recently been assigned to VX-31. This ship may possibly be one of the first production models.

Notes: Notice the VX-31 DD code.

Notes: Included in the same flight as the Cobra above was this new UH-1Y Iroquois. This ship may also be one of the first production models.

Notes: Like the Cobra, the VX-31 UH-1Y also wears the DD tail code.

Notes: #025 was the second C-5 to receive the full 'M' upgrade. The first flight after upgrade was made on 11/17/06. The aircraft wears the original markings of the 436th AW and 512th AW at Dover.

Notes: #025 is seen working the Palmdale pattern during a period of joint testing by Lockheed and the 418th FLTS out of Edwards AFB.

Notes: The Dust Devil's single T-39 test bed is spotted on approach to Palmdale. There appears to be some sort of drag line installed in the tail cone.

Notes: The T-43 is used as a navigation trainer. This aircraft was spotted two days later being used by the Test Pilot School at Edwards.