75 years ago, the Normandy Invasion (D-Day) turned the tide and paved the way for the Allies’ victory. It remains a powerful memory for WWII veterans and their families. In 2019, we honor their legacy with a 75th anniversary flight to Normandy with a restored C-53D Skytrooper. (more…)
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PacMin produced a variety of full-size and large scale drone models for AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019. The models ranged in size from under 2’ to over 7’ in length and were on display at the Boeing booth. (more…)
- High Energy Laser (HEL) measures 32.7 inches (83 cm) in length and is 14.3 inches (36 cm) tall (1/3 scale)Â
- Beam Director measures 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall (1/3 scale)
- Hand prepped NYLON 12 (PA) RP partsÂ
- Primed and painted with automotive grade paint and urethane clear
- Incorporated modular componentsÂ
PacMin custom unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) models returned to the 2017 XPONENTIAL Show, making appearances at the Boeing and Insitu booth as well as MartinUAV.
Because of the more tactical size of drones, there were many large and full scale models on display. A full scale Scan Eagle is 5’ (1.5m) in length. In comparison, many 1/40 scale commercial aviation models measure over 5’ long. (more…)
On September 13, 2016, Boeing and Saab unveiled their concept for the T-X Trainer* competition. Three other teams are competing in a major U.S. Air Force procurement effort to replace the Air Force’s T-38 Talon jet trainers. (more…)
A wide array of PacMin military models were on display at this year’s edition of the Air, Space and Cyber Conference (ASC) in National Harbor, Maryland. Each year, the U.S. Air Force Association (AFA) organizes ASC to highlight new developments, training, and other topics centered on aerospace, cyberspace, and the US Air Force. (more…)