March 20, 2025 914th Air Refueling Wing Showcases New KC-135 Fin Flash NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – Since World War I, tail and fin flashes have been a way to identify and represent the home unit of aircraft across the globe, throughout all branches of the military.In 2009, a contest was held to come up with the best fin flash design to put on the aircraft