The U.S. Air Force Airborne Laser aircraft took off on its maiden flight

Staff July 22, 2002
The U.S. Air Force Airborne Laser aircraft, a Boeing 747-400F, took off from McConnell AFB, Kan., on its maiden flight July 18 after completion of an extensive, two-year modification program at Boeing facilities in Wichita, Kan. The aircraft completed its first flight as part of its functional...

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