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31st FG Spitfires at Castel Volturno, Italy

A fleet of 31st Fighter Group Spitfires lines the runway at Castel Volturno, Italy. The 31st FG provided cover for the Allied landings at Anzio. From January through March 1944, the 31st FG covered and patrolled the area in support of American forces. The group encountered significant Luftwaffe resistance, and between Jan. 22 and 31, destroyed 12 enemy aircraft. (Source: 31st Fighter Wing History Office/Photo courtesy 31st Fighter Group Association)

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This Week in 31st Fighter Wing History: The “Triple Nickel” activates in 1964

A 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4D Panthom II deployed to Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. On Jan. 8, 1964, the 555 TFS was activated at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and was the first Air Force unit outfitted with the F-4. In December 1964, the unit deployed in support of operations in Southeast Asia, and “Triple Nickel” jets represented the first Air Force F-4s in Vietnam. (Source: 31st Fighter Wing History Office/Photo courtesy of 31st Fighter Group)

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Fighting Falcons return from joint exercise

Two Aviano F-16s taxi down the runway after conducting an air-to-ground flying mission Aug. 5, 2010 at Kallax Air Base, Sweden. More than 250 Airmen from the 555th Fighter Squadron and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron traveled to the Swedish air base on July 30, 2010 for a two week exercise conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground flying missions alongside the Swedish air force members assigned to Norrbotten Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice/Released)

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Fighting Falcons return from joint exercise

Two F-16s taxi out onto the runway for an air-to-ground training mission Aug. 5, 2010 at Kallax Air Base, Sweden. More than 250 men and women from the 555th Fighter Squadron and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron traveled to the Swedish air base on July 30, 2010 for a two week exercise conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground flying missions with Norrbotten Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice/Released)

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Fighting Falcons return from joint exercise

A Swedish air force pilot heads for the skies in a Gripen Fighter Aug. 5, 2010 at Kallax Air Base, Sweden. More than 250 men and women from the 555th Fighter Squadron and 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron traveled to the Swedish air base on July 30, 2010 for a two week exercise conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice/Released)

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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs aerial acrobatics for more than 285,000 aviation enthusiasts during the Farnborough International Air Show July 21. Most commonly known as the "Viper," this compact multi-role fighter has proven itself by dominating in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The F-16C's exceptional handling and maneuvering capabilities allow the aircraft to pull upwards of 9 Gs. Approximately 70 aircrew and support personnel from bases across Europe and the United States participated in the air show. This premier global aviation event allows exhibitors to showcase the newest aerospace equipment and technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

Tom Harkin, Iowa senator, tours the F-16C in the U.S. static display coral at the Farnborough International Air Show July 18. He and four other senators spent time talking with U.S. servicemembers and viewing the various aircraft on display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather M. Norris)

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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, gets ready to touch down after a demo displaying the F-16C's superior handling and maneuvering capabilities to more than 285,000 aviation enthusiast during the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show July 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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The darting mission of the F-16 Fighting Falcon

An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, performs aerial acrobatics for more than 285,000 aviation enthusiasts during the Farnborough International Air Show July 21. Most commonly known as the “Viper,” this compact multi-role fighter has proven itself by dominating in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. The F-16C’s exceptional handling and maneuvering capabilities allow the aircraft to pull upwards of 9 G’s. Approximately 70 aircrew and support personnel from bases across Europe and the United States participated in the air show. This premier global aviation event allows exhibitors to showcase the newest aerospace equipment and technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

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Here they come

The Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, perform a practice run April 23 over Aviano Air Base. Traditionally, the aerobatic team concludes their training here at Aviano the Friday prior to the beginning of their performance season. For more information on the Frecce Tricolori, visit www.freccetricolori.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes)

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Here they come

A pilot from the Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, performs a practice run April 23 over Aviano Air Base. Traditionally, the aerobatic team concludes their training here at Aviano the Friday prior to the beginning of their performance season. For more information on the Frecce Tricolori, visit www.freccetricolori.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes)

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Up, up and away

Jets from the Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, perform a practice run April 23 over Aviano Air Base. Traditionally, the aerobatic team concludes their training here at Aviano the Friday prior to the beginning of their performance season. For more information on the Frecce Tricolori, visit www.freccetricolori.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

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Down they dive

The Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, perform a practice run April 23 over Aviano Air Base. Traditionally, the aerobatic team concludes their training here at Aviano the Friday prior to the beginning of their performance season. For more information on the Frecce Tricolori, visit www.freccetricolori.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

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Here they come

Jets from the Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, fly over Aviano Air Base during a practice run April 23. For more information on the Frecce Tricolori, visit www.freccetricolori.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

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Here they come

Jets from the Italian aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, perform a practice run April 23 over Aviano Air Base. Traditionally, the aerobatic team concludes their training here at Aviano the Friday prior to the beginning of their performance season. For more information on the Frecce Tricolori, visit www.freccetricolori.org. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver)

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Catch of the Day

Col. Patrick Miller, 31st Operations Group commander from Aviano Air Base, Italy, looks on as Italian Navy Commander Franco Maltese signs a document transferring control of an aircraft wreckage to an Italian aero club during a ceremony at the Chioggia Lagoon Nov. 14, 2009. Aeroclub “Ferrarin” in Thiene will try to restore the wreckage, believed to be a World War II Army Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, recovered from the Adriatic Sea during a fishing expedition in May 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman LaVel D. Sterling)

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Catch of the Day

Maj. Shawna Kimbrell and 1st Lt. Justin Cleveland, F-16 fighter pilots from Aviano Air Base, Italy talk with Sergio Maron, an Italian aviation enthusiast, about the World War II Army Air Force fighter wreckage found in the Adriatic Sea during a ceremony at the Chioggia Lagoon Nov. 14, 2009. The wreckage, believed to be a P-47 Thunderbolt that crashed into the Adriatic in the mid-1940’s, was recovered during a fishing expedition in May 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman LaVel D. Sterling)

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Catch of the Day

Italian fisherman Filippo Salvagno conducts an interview with Senior Airman Jamie Ciciora, a broadcaster from Aviano Air Base, Italy following a ceremony Nov. 14, 2009 at the Chioggia Lagoon. Mr. Salvagno recovered a large section of an aircraft wreckage, believed to be a World War II Army Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, that crashed into the Adriatic Sea in the mid-1940’s during a fishing expedition in May 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman LaVel D. Sterling)

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If This Plane Could Talk

An Italian fisherman and his family look on as an Italian aero club performs a ceremonial fly-over during a ceremony Nov. 14, 2009 in Chioggia, Italy. The ceremony honored the unknown pilot and other pilots past and present, and transferred the wreckage believed to be that of a P-47 Thunderbolt recovered from the bottom of the Adriatic Sea May 12, 2009, to an Italian aero club who will begin a restoration project expected to take two years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor)

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If This Plane Could Talk

A wreckage believed to be that of a P-47 Thunderbolt was recovered from the bottom of the Adriatic Sea May 12, 2009 by an Italian fishing boat crew. An Italian aero club signed for the wreckage during a Nov. 14, 2009 ceremony in Chioggia, Italy and hope to recover a serial number from the landging gear during their restoration project expected to take two years. The serial number is a key to Air Force historians so they can trace the aircraft to a specific unit and in identifying who was piloting the aircraft the day it crashed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor)

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