Beale demolishes Blackbird hangars Published Aug. 2, 2013 By Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The demolition of the Blackbird hangars is a part of the Air Force's "20/20 by 2020" initiative, which aims to reduce excess capacity by reducing a base's footprint, as well as reduce operating costs by 20 percent by the year 2020. To view slideshow.
Beale demolishes Blackbird hangars Published Aug. 2, 2013 By Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The demolition of the Blackbird hangars is a part of the Air Force's "20/20 by 2020" initiative, which aims to reduce excess capacity by reducing a base's footprint, as well as reduce operating costs by 20 percent by the year 2020. To view slideshow.