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US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Hal Hornburg, Commander, Air Combat Command, speaks during F/A-22 operations activation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV). In the background are USAF Major General (MGEN) Steven Wood (left), Commander, Air Warfare Center and USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) David Rose (right), CHIEF of Nellis' F/A-22 Integration Office and the Air Combat Command (ACC) first F/A-22 pilot, and the star of the show the F/A-22 Raptor

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) Hal Hornburg, Commander, Air Combat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Lawerence... More

Raptor (number 18), the first F/A-22 delivered to the US Air Force (USAF), sits on the ramp after landing at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), as the ground crew checks over the aircraft

Raptor (number 18), the first F/A-22 delivered to the US Air Force (US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Lisa C... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Division, speaks during a ceremony marking the arrival of the first F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to be assigned to the US Air Force Europe. The F-16C will be replacing F-4 Phantom II aircraft of the 512th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing. Parked in the background are, from left to right, an F-4 Phantom II, an F-16D Fighting Falcon and an F-16C Fighting Falcon

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Rele... More

Waiting for the arrival of Colonel (COL) J.O. McFalls III, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW) commander, are, from left to right, James G. Martin, governor of North Carolina; COL Norman Rathje, commander of the 68th Air Refueling Wing, an unidentified man; Lynn McFalls, wife of COL McFalls; and Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina. COL McFalls is bringing in the 4th TFW's first F-15E Eagle aircraft, making the wing the first operational Air Force unit to receive the aircraft

Waiting for the arrival of Colonel (COL) J.O. McFalls III, 4th Tactica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

A sign in front of the base operations building carries a greeting for the dignitaries who will be on hand to witness the arrival of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

A sign in front of the base operations building carries a greeting for...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

The first F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) delivered to the US Air Force (USAF), arrives at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), piloted by USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing, Air Education and Training Command, Tyndall AFB

The first F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) delivered to the US Air Force (USA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Lisa C... More

Sergeant (SGT) Darrell Drew of the 4th Transportation Squadron, a member of the base honor guard, stands at attention beside the national colors during the welcoming ceremony for the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

Sergeant (SGT) Darrell Drew of the 4th Transportation Squadron, a memb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Shannon Eyberg, 138th Fighter Wing (FW), Oklahoma (OK), Air National Guard (ANG) conducts pre-flight checks during the launch of Tulsa's first F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to receive the Pratt Whitney 229 engine, at Tulsa, International Airport (IAP), located in Tulsa, OK

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Shannon Eyberg, 138th Fi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tulsa International Airport State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Preston Chasteen, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Billy Graham (left), Guard Associate Unit Commander, 325th Fighter Wing (FW) and USAF Major (MAJ) Randy Spear, Training Flight Commander, 325th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), shakes hands after both archived the record making 3000-hour marks, in the F-15C Eagle aircraft at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL). They become the 32nd and 33rd pilots to reach the 3000-hour mark Air Force wide, and the first F-15 pilots stationed at Tyndall to reach the mark together

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Billy Graham (left), Guard Associate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Wallace, CIV Release Status: Rel... More

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) performs a low pass over the flightline before landing. This is the first F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force. It will become part of the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) which will be responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter. The plane is piloted by USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) performs a low pass ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Steve ... More

US Air Force Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffrey Simpson, Crewchief, assists USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in exiting the USAF F/A-22 Raptor (number 18). This is the first F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force. It will become part of the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) which will be responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter

US Air Force Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffrey Simpson, Crewchief, ass...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Steve ... More

Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina is greeted by Colonel (COL) Norman Rathje, commander of the 68th Air Refueling Wing, and Lynn McFalls, wife of COL J.O. McFalls III, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW) commander. COL McFalls will soon land at the base with the 4th TFW's first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina is greeted by Colonel (COL) Norm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

A close-up view of the open canopy and empty cockpit of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

A close-up view of the open canopy and empty cockpit of the "Spirit of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hans H. Deffn... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Division, and Major General (MGEN) William J. Breckner, commander, 17th Air Force, attend a ceremony marking the arrival of the first F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to be assigned to the US Air Force Europe. The F-16C will be replacing F-4 Phantom II aircraft of the 512th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Rele... More

A left side view of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft, coming in for a landing. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

A left side view of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) performs a low pass over the flightline before landing. This is the first F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force. It will become part of the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) which will be responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter. The plane is piloted by USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) performs a low pass ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Steve ... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft are marshaled into position at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), after their pilots USAF Colonel (COL) Billy Graham (left), Guard Associate Unit Commander, 325th Fighter Wing (FW) and USAF Major (MAJ) Randy Spear, Training Flight Commander, 325th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), both archived the record making 3000-hour marks, in the F-15C Eagle aircraft. They become the 32nd and 33rd pilots to reach the 3000-hour mark Air Force wide, and the first F-15 pilots stationed at Tyndall to reach the mark together

Two US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft are marshaled into positi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Wallace, CIV Release Status: Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dirk Smith, Commander, 94th Fighter Squadron (FS), peels away from USAF Major (MAJ) Kevin Dolata, Assistant Director of Operations, 94th FS, during the delivery flight of the first F/A-22A Raptor fighters to the 94th FS at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia (VA). The 94th FS is the second squadron at Langley to receive the new stealth fighter

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dirk Smith, Commander, 94...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ben Bloker, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Guests attend a ceremony marking the arrival of the first F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to be assigned to the US Air Force Europe. The F-16C will be replacing F-4 Phantom II aircraft of the 512th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing

Guests attend a ceremony marking the arrival of the first F-16C Fighti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Rele... More

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) rolls out, nose up, after landing. This is the first F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force. It will become part of the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) which will be responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter. The plane is piloted by USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) rolls out, nose up, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Steve ... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Division, speaks during a ceremony marking the arrival of the first F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to be assigned to the US Air Force Europe. The F-16C will be replacing F-4 Phantom II aircraft of the 512th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Rele... More

Hal K. Plonk, mayor of Goldsboro, North Carolina, presents ceremonial keys to Colonel (COL) James E. Little, right, director of operations for the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW) and COL Gary Herman, center, 4th TFW deputy commander for maintenance. The keys commemorate the arrival of the 4th TFW's first F-15E Eagle aircraft, which has been named "Spirit of Goldsboro." The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

Hal K. Plonk, mayor of Goldsboro, North Carolina, presents ceremonial ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., MAJ. Wade Daughtrey (left), and Chilean Air Force CAPT. Erick Oppliger shake hands after completing their first F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft Friendship Exchange Program flight during Exercise Salitre 2004 at Los Condore Chilean Air Base, Iquique, Chile, on Sept. 28, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT.Matthew Lohr) (RELEASED)

New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Los Condores Air Base State: Tarapaca Region Country: Chile (CHL) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Matthew Lohr Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Colonel (COL) J.O. McFalls III, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW) climbs out of the cockpit of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the wing's first F-15E Eagle aircraft, at the end of a four-hour flight from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. McFalls' arrival with the aircraft makes 4th TFW first the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

Colonel (COL) J.O. McFalls III, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW) cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

James G. Martin, governor of North Carolina, and Colonel (COL) Rathje, commander of the 68th Air Refueling Wing, watch the arrival of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

James G. Martin, governor of North Carolina, and Colonel (COL) Rathje,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

A right front view of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. Seventy-two of the aircraft will be assigned to the wing over the next three years, replacing its current inventory of F-4E Phantom II aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

A right front view of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Hans H. Deffn... More

Colonel (COL) J.O. McFalls III, commander of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW), talks about his flight from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, in his wing's first F-15E Eagle aircraft. Among his listeners are North Carolina's Governor James G. Martin, left, and Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina, second from right. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

Colonel (COL) J.O. McFalls III, commander of the 4th Tactical Fighter ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) sits on the tarmac just after landing. Visible under the wings are the F-15C Eagle fighter jets of the 95th Fighter Squadron (FS). This is the first F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force. It will become part of the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) which will be responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) sits on the tarmac j...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Steve ... More

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) taxis by USAF F-15C Eagle fighter jets of the 95th Fighter Squadron (FS) after landing. This is the first F/A-22 Raptor delivered to the Air Force. It will become part of the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) which will be responsible for training pilots to fly the new air superiority fighter. The plane is piloted by USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor (number 18) taxis by USAF F-15C ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC Scene Camera Operator: Steve ... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Division, and Major General (MGEN) William J. Breckner, commander, 17th Air Force, attend a ceremony marking the arrival of the first F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to be assigned to the US Air Force Europe. The F-16C will be replacing F-4 Phantom II aircraft of the 512th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 86th Tactical Fighter Wing

Brigadier General (BGEN) Cecil W. Powell, commander, 316th Air Divisio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick H. Nugent Release Status: Rele... More

Hal K. Plonk, mayor of Goldsboro, North Carolina, waves as he is introduced to the crowd assembled for the arrival of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing's (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first F-15E Eagle aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

Hal K. Plonk, mayor of Goldsboro, North Carolina, waves as he is intro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

A right side view of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing (4th TFW's) first F-15E Eagle aircraft. Seventy-two of the aircraft will be assigned to the wing over the next three years, replacing its current inventory of F-4E Phantom II aircraft. The 4th TFW is the first operational Air Force unit to receive the F-15E

A right side view of the "Spirit of Goldsboro," the 4th Tactical Fight...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Hans H. Deffner Re... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dirk Smith (lead), Commander, 94th Fighter Squadron (FS), and USAF Major (MAJ) Kevin Dolata, Assistant Director of Operations, 94th FS, move into the Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia (VA), pattern to deliver the first F-22A Raptors to the 94th FS. The 94th FS is the second squadron at Langley to receive the new stealth fighter

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dirk Smith (lead), Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ben Bloker, USAF Release Status:... More

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