97 AMW safely executes severe weather flyaway Published Oct. 28, 2021 By Airman 1st Class Kayla Christenson 97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A recent severe weather forecast resulted in 29 aircraft participating in a flyaway throughout the afternoon and evening, while other aircraft were safely stored in hangars or out on other missions. The weather forecast provided base personnel the opportunity to test their ability to safely and rapidly launch a large number of aircraft in a short time