US Air Force marks 35 years of testing at Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility
The Aeropropulsion Systems Test Facility at Arnold Air Force Base was opened 35 years ago this month
Author Ben Sampson
Ben Sampson
Ben has worked all of his career as a journalist and now editor, covering almost all aspects of technology, engineering and industry. In the last 16 years he has written on subjects from nuclear submarines and autonomous cars to future design and manufacturing technologies and commercial aviation. Latterly editor of a leading engineering magazine, he brings an eye for a great story and lots of experience to the team.
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