ANTELOPE VALLEY: BRIEFLY : EDWARDS SENDS OUT SONIC BOOM ALERT.EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. - Residents of California City, Mojave, Tehachapi, Ridgecrest and Daggett might hear a sonic boom between 8 a.m. and noon today from an SR-71 Blackbird “SR-71” redirects here. For other uses, see SR-71 (disambiguation). The Lockheed SR-71 was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed YF-12A and A-12 aircraft by the Lockheed Skunk Works. research flight. The SR-71 will be making a flight in preparation for experiments involving an engine design being considered for the NASA/Lockheed Martin X-33 spacecraft program, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. officials said. SOURCE: Daily News Residents eligible for composting bin LANCASTER - Lancaster residents can pick up a free backyard composting bin and recycling guide at City Hall, 44933 Fern Ave., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Proof of residency is required to obtain a free bin and a copy of the recycling guide. Residents must present a driver's license Noun 1. driver's license - a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle driver's licence, driving licence, driving license license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something and a recent trash bill as proof they reside in the city. For more information, call the city's recycling coordinator at (805) 723-6093. SOURCE: Daily News |
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