F-22 Database and photo thread

[raameagle]

Yesterday, 1OG was confirmed as 4185 and 1FW confirmed as 4162.

Regards

Mark

[jbash]

Yesterday, 1OG was confirmed as 4185 and 1FW confirmed as 4162.

Regards

Mark

Here's a couple shots of the 1st FW Flagship 08-162.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Ai ... f78bf2a0f6


http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Ai ... 1855576/L/

[raameagle]

I checked 27FS yesterday and it is 09-172.

Regards

Mark

[jbash]

I checked 27FS yesterday and it is 09-172.

Regards

Mark

Here's a nice clear shot of the 27th flagship 09-172 with the NASA Langley Research Hangar in the background.

http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=7055114&nseq=6


This is the only pic I could find of 09-185 Of course it's before it received it's paint job. I'm sure I've seen this jet flying around , just not close enough to see it's markings.


http://www.airliners.net/photo/USA---Ai ... 53a1d5349a

[EOR]

noted in the last 2 days were 2 new boss birds at Nellis:
OT 09-4188 newly marked as 53WG http://www.flickr.com/photos/eor1/9148588522/
WA 05-4096 newly marked as USAFWS http://www.flickr.com/photos/eor1/91380 ... otostream/

[arl8733]

I have updated all the DD250 dates in the serial database. I'm going through my records again to see if any are missing.

Had a question in regards to the difference between DD250 and acceptance into the Air Force. Is there a difference. Always wanted to know what happens between the DD250 date and when squadron takes ownership.

BTW, we are still missing a bunch of squadron assignments.

Excellent question regarding difference between DD-250 acceptance and the traditional AF receiving inspection. Normally, as you may know, the AF receiving unit would normally perform a very extensive receiving inspection. Due to the problems that would entail in disturbing finishes, a different approach was devised. An AF acceptance team was co-located with the Defense Contract Management Commands F-22 team. The AF Team and DCMA team worked out plans as to who would inspect what. They teamed together with the AF members performing most of the final inspections on many areas just prior to final closure. In some cases each would defer to the other depending upon the area and situation. Flight acceptance was normally performed by an AF test pilot assigned to DCMA. As needed, others were borrowed when the schedule was heavy. The DD-250 was the official US Govt acceptance and transferred ownership of the jet to the Govt and allowed for final payment. Upon delivery to the unit, all that was necessary was the normal post-flight inspection and the bird was ready to go. Many arrived and were Coded Code 1. Ready to fly. This saved millions over the duration of the program.

[Scorpion1alpha]

Just a nice photo of Langley's 187 slicing through the clouds during the recent 2015 USAF Heritage Flight Training and Certification at DM AFB. The image captures the moment either during the abrupt pull over at takeoff or at the beginning of the Power Loop.

[air-to-air]

Does anyone know the current faith of the following F-22As? Are they still active:
91-4004
91-4006
91-4008
91-4009
99-4011

Thanks
Dennis Peteri
Scramble Magazine

[Jon]

I have updated all the DD250 dates in the serial database. I'm going through my records again to see if any are missing.

Had a question in regards to the difference between DD250 and acceptance into the Air Force. Is there a difference. Always wanted to know what happens between the DD250 date and when squadron takes ownership.

BTW, we are still missing a bunch of squadron assignments.

Excellent question regarding difference between DD-250 acceptance and the traditional AF receiving inspection. Normally, as you may know, the AF receiving unit would normally perform a very extensive receiving inspection. Due to the problems that would entail in disturbing finishes, a different approach was devised. An AF acceptance team was co-located with the Defense Contract Management Commands F-22 team. The AF Team and DCMA team worked out plans as to who would inspect what. They teamed together with the AF members performing most of the final inspections on many areas just prior to final closure. In some cases each would defer to the other depending upon the area and situation. Flight acceptance was normally performed by an AF test pilot assigned to DCMA. As needed, others were borrowed when the schedule was heavy. The DD-250 was the official US Govt acceptance and transferred ownership of the jet to the Govt and allowed for final payment. Upon delivery to the unit, all that was necessary was the normal post-flight inspection and the bird was ready to go. Many arrived and were Coded Code 1. Ready to fly. This saved millions over the duration of the program.

Thanks

So to me that sounds like the aircraft on DD250 are pretty much squadron ready. Which makes sense now that aircraft arrive at the squadron shortly after in most cases. That wasn't the case years ago. BTW, working on getting all the DD250 dates for the F-35 program.

[EOR]

Does anyone know the current faith of the following F-22As? Are they still active:
91-4004
91-4006
91-4008
91-4009
99-4011

Thanks
Dennis Peteri
Scramble Magazine

funny you asked now. I just saw WA 99-4011 for the first time in 2 years at Nellis yesterday on the ramp. flew today.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eor1/16908806151/
I know 009 is still active at Edwards (last month), but couldn't say about the others

[air-to-air]

Thanks, muc appreciated. Had for 4009 a last not in 2010 and for 4011 July 2012
Have you seen 120 recently? I have it last noted n August 2013.
Any more recnet sightings for the following Edwards F-22s is welcome
4004 June 2010
4006 July 2012
4132 March 2012

Regards
Dennis Peteri

[EOR]

120 I last saw fly in July 2014. could be here,in rehab, or it could be at Edwards. sometimes a couple Nellis raptors will spend a lot of time there. it's not that unusual for planes to disappear for extended times around here.

[structuresguy]

Any more recnet sightings for the following Edwards F-22s is welcome
4004 June 2010

Regards
Dennis Peteri

Here is 91-4004 at Hill in 2014

[Scorpion1alpha]

Just a nice photo of an unknown F-22 (possibly a Bulldog) leaving the Speedline circa 2016 and creating its own weather.

[Scorpion1alpha]

F-22 Demo Team bringing in the crowds during the recently held FIDAE in Chile (FF 187 used).