412th Test Wing
| 412th Test Wing | |
|---|---|
412th Test Wing Headquarters at Edwards Air Force Base, California | |
| Active | 1943–1946; 1955–1960; 1978–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Wing |
| Role | Flight Testing |
| Size | 5,000 |
| Part of | Air Force Materiel Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Edwards Air Force Base, California |
| Motto | Proof by Trial |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Thomas M. Tauer |
| Insignia | |
| 412th Test Wing emblem | |
| Tail Code | ED |
| 6510th Test Wing emblem | |
The 412th Test Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force, assigned to the Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
The 412th Test Wing conducts developmental testing of U.S. Air Force aircraft and systems throughout their lifecycle. It is made up of seven numbered groups and the U. S. Air Force Test Pilot School. As the host wing for Edwards Air Force Base, it also operates and maintains base infrastructure.
The 412th Test Wing was established as the 6510th Test Wing following its lineage as a fighter group then tactical fighter group. It assumed the flying mission of the Air Force Flight Test Center upon activation. The wing has performed flight testing of fighter, bomber, mobility, and rotary wing aircraft. In addition, the 412th Test Wing has carried out free-flight testing of space vehicles such as the Space Shuttle.