Nov. 9, 2023 With pitstop at Vance, T-7A Red Hawk pilot says aircraft to help develop 'safer, better and more competent combat aviator' Student and instructor pilots from the 71st Flying Training Wing got a unique preview of a T-7A Redhawk Tuesday as it transited from the manufacturing plant in St. Louis, Missouri, to Edwards Air Force Base, California, for Phase III testing.