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Holloman Provides World-Class Training for F-22s
USAF F-22A block 30 no. 05-4093 from the 7th FS takes-off from Holloman AFB on February 29th, 2013. [USAF photo by A1C. Daniel E. Liddicoet]
Aug 08, 2013 - Holloman is home to 24 sleek, stealth F-22 Raptors, a fifth generation jet that the Pentagon says can outgun and outmaneuver any fighter plane across the globe. [Read more...]
"Spirit of Tuskegee" adorns Alaska Reserve F-22 flagship
A1C. Jermaine James, 477th AMXS F-22 crew chief, greets Col. Tyler Otten, 477th FG commander before his flight on July 31st, 2013. This was the first time tail number 07-4147 has flown after being transformed into the 477th FG flagship. The words 'Spirit of Tuskegee' painted across the tail, a nod to the units Tuskegee Airmen heritage. [USAF photo by TSgt. Andy Eichorst]
Aug 05, 2013 - An F-22 has been transformed into the 477th Fighter Group flagship with the words "Spirit of Tuskegee" painted across the tail, a nod to the units Tuskegee Airmen heritage. [Read more...]
A pilot's "unrealistic" dream comes true
1st Lts. Stephen Renner and Andrew Van Timmeren, 7th FS F-22 Raptor pilots, stand outside of their squadron before stepping out to their aircrafts at Holloman AFB on July 25th, 2013. [USAF photo by SrA. Kasey Close]
Jul 29, 2013 - After three years of rigorous U.S. Air Force pilot training, 25-year-old 1st Lt. Andrew Van Timmeren, 7th Fighter Squadron pilot, finally got to climb into the world's most advanced fighter jet and take it for a spin. [Read more...]
Air Force to consolidate F-22 depot maintenance at Hill AFB
Maintainers deployed from 15th & 154th Wings conduct pre-flight checks prior to launching an F-22 Raptor in support of Red Flag 13-2 from Nellis AFB. More than 100 aircraft depart the base twice a day to participate in a wide-variety of missions. [Photo by Ervin Booker]
May 30, 2013 - The Air Force announced it is consolidating depot maintenance for the F-22 Raptor at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill AFB, Utah. [Read more...]
CTF celebrates Raptor's 1,000th sortie
The oldest flying F-22 Raptor, tail number 4007, successfully completed its 1,000th sortie on April 19th, 2013. The F-22 CTF celebrated the milestone with a James Bond themed plane-side ceremony, referring to the aircraft’s tail number ending in '007'. [Lockheed Martin photo by David Henry]
Apr 24, 2013 - The F-22 Combined Test Force celebrated an impressive milestone April 19, when the oldest flying Raptor successfully completed its 1,000th sortie. [Read more...]
Hawaiian F-22 Raptors successfully complete first Red Flag deployment
USAF F-22A block 20 no. 04-4064 from the 199th FS is seen landing at Nellis AFB during Red Flag 13-2 on January 23rd, 2013. [Photo by EOR]
Feb 06, 2013 - A total force team comprised of F-22 Raptors, active duty and Hawaii Air National Guard personnel successfully completed the Hawaiian Raptors first over-water deployment when they returned from Red Flag 13-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, February 2. [Read more...]
Tyndall resumes F-22 flying operations
Col. David Graff, 325th FW commander, flew one of the first F-22 Raptor missions on November 19th, 2012 as normal fight operations resumed following Thursday's F-22 incident. This photo shows F-22A block 10 no. 01-4026 in the air. [USAF photo by Lisa Norman]
Nov 19, 2012 - The 325th Fighter Wing resumed normal flight operations today as the Wing Commander, Col. David Graff, flew one of the first F-22 Raptor missions this morning at approximately 07:45 hrs. [Read more...]
F-22 crashes at Tyndall AFB
Attached is a photograph of the F-22 crash site from Thursday, November 15 on Tyndall AFB. 325th FW officials are continuing to investigate and secure the scene. The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft and first responders were on the scene in less than two minutes. [USAF photo by Lisa Norman]
Nov 15, 2012 - An Air Force F-22 Raptor crashed near Florida's Highway 98 on Thursday at 15:30hrs local time. The pilot was able to eject safely and there were no injuries on the ground, the military said. [Read more...]
Alaskan Raptors return from depot
The 302nd FS flagship F-22A block 30 no. 05-4102 returns to Alaska after getting a tune up at the depot facilities at Hill AFB on October 3rd, 2012. [USAF photo by TSgt. Dana Rosso]
Oct 11, 2012 - The 302nd Fighter Squadron flagship F-22, Aircraft 05-4102, is now back in Alaska after getting a tune up at the depot facilities at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. [Read more...]
F-22 Raptors integrate operations with Kadena aircraft
USAF F-22A block 35 no. 09-4189 from the 27th FS based sits on the flight line at Kadena AB on October 4th, 2012. The F-22 deployment to Kadena is in support of the U.S. Pacific Command’s security obligations in the Western Pacific. [USAF photo by A1C. Malia Jenkins]
Oct 11, 2012 - For more than two months, the 27th Fighter Squadron from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., has been deployed to Kadena Air Base, training alongside Kadena's F-15 Eagles from the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons. [Read more...]
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