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US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dave Nelson, F-22 Raptor test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base, California, dons flight gear to prepare for a test flight on March 1ST, 1999, as part of the F-22 Combined Test Force including Lockheed, Boeing and Pratt and Whitney

US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Dave Nelson, F-22 Raptor test pilot at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Andrew Dunaway Ii, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force MASTER Sergeants Tom Diaz and Mark Rediker, Armament Systems Evaluators with the F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force, discuss the hydraulic system in the F-22 weapons bay doors at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on March 1ST, 1999

US Air Force MASTER Sergeants Tom Diaz and Mark Rediker, Armament Syst...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lono Kollars, USAF Release Sta... More

The first US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor arrives at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV)

The first US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor arrives at Nellis Air Forc...

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: Air Combat Command Scene Camera Oper... More

US Air Force (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), flies Raptor 01-018, the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-generation fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for generations to come

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian...

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: Tsgt M... More

A US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin built F/A-22 Raptor fighter sits on the parking ramp at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV)

A US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin built F/A-22 Raptor fighter sits...

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: MSGT Mich... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Mike Hernandez climbs out of his Lockheed Martin built F/A-22 Raptor fighter after flying a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Mike Hernandez climbs out of his Lockh...

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: MSGT Mich... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Rose, Pilot, 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), assisted by USAF STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) John Barr, Dedicated FA-22 Crewchief board a FA-22 Raptor fighter aircraft. USAF AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Douglas Jones (rear), FA-22 Crewchief stands by for last minute flight preparation. Both crew chiefs are assigned to the 57th Wing at Nellis

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Rose, Pilot, 57th Wi...

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: TSGT Kevi... More

Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JSDF) Major (MAJ) Yoshihisa Furukawa (front), Japanese Exchange Pilot, assigned to the 308th Fighter Squadron (FS), Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ), goes through a preflight inspection with AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Joseph Harbachuck, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS), Tyndall AFB, Florida (FL), prior to flying his F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft against Tyndall AFB F-15 Eagle and F/A-22 Raptor fighter aircraft in a dissimilar aircraft training exercise

Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JSDF) Major (MAJ) Yoshihisa Furukawa ...

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, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Lance Pilch, Instructor Pilot (IP), 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), sits in the cockpit of his parked F/A-22 Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) after completing his first flight in the F/A-22. MAJ Pilch is the fifth IP for the 43rd FS and is dual qualified in both the F/A-22 and F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Lance Pilch, Instructor Pilot (IP), 43...

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, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Kenneth A. Murphy, Commander, 53rd Test and Evaluation Group (TEG), gets a hose down after completing his first flight in a USAF F/A-22 Raptor fighter at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV). USAF COL Murphy is the first Group level commander to fly the F/A-22

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Kenneth A. Murphy, Commander, 53rd T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Kenneth Kennemer, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Larry New, Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Air Education and Training Command (AETC) located at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), leads a formation of four F-15C Eagle fighters from the 1ST, 2nd, and 95th Fighter Squadron's (FS) and one F/A-22 Raptor (right) from the 43rd FS, each flown by their respective Squadron Commander

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Larry New, Commander of t...

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: MSGT M... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Max Maroska, with the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), is greeted by General (GEN) John Jumper, Air Force CHIEF of STAFF (CS), after delivering a F/A-22 Raptor fighter aircraft to Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Max Maroska, with the 43rd Fighter Squ...

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 N... More

US Air Force (USAF) Majors (MAJ) Michael Shower and Evan Dertien, Pilots, Pilots, 1ST Fighter Wing (FW), prepare for a flyover in their F/A-22A Raptor fighters during the Air Combat Command Tattoo ceremonies held Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginia (VA)

US Air Force (USAF) Majors (MAJ) Michael Shower and Evan Dertien, Pilo...

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

Vapor trails disperse in the wake of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth air superiority fighter aircraft as it flys overhead at the 42nd Annual Air Show, being held at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, Calif., on April 1, 2007. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Jason R. Williams) (Released)

Vapor trails disperse in the wake of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base Ventura County State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Jason R. Williams, USN Relea... More

Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Percle, 525th Fighter Squadron

Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Percle, 525th Fighter Squadron

Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Percle, 525th Fighter Squadron commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, waits for clearance to leave a hangar in an F-22 Raptor on the flight which made him the first act... More

An F-22 Raptor pilot from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint

An F-22 Raptor pilot from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint

An F-22 Raptor pilot from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia prepares for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Oct 12, 2017. The flying training deployment is an oppor... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of steal... More

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron,

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron,

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation after an air refueling over the Mediterranean Sea. After refueling, the F-22s train... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander and pilot, performs a dedication pass during the SkyFest air show at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 22, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies off the coast of

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies off the coast of

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Flo., Nov. 20, 2020. The F-22 possesses a variety of air-to-air capabilities that make it the world's most lethal and maneuverable fighter je... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team pilot/commander, prepares to taxi out on the runway before performing during the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, ... More

An F-22 Raptor is marshalled April, 11, 2019, at McConnell

An F-22 Raptor is marshalled April, 11, 2019, at McConnell

An F-22 Raptor is marshalled April, 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircraft has a combination of stealth, maneuverability, and integrated avionics and is coupled with improved supportability. (... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, performs the stiff-pitch maneuver during the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show Sept. 7-8, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team showcases the uni... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, prepares to launch out for a morning demo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. Maj. Gunderson has over 1,500 ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration ... More

After completing a sortie in support of Operation Inherent

After completing a sortie in support of Operation Inherent

After completing a sortie in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, an F-22 Raptor taxis across a runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 11, 2016. OIR has been the most precise air campaign i... More

Staff Sgt. Robert, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman,

Staff Sgt. Robert, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman,

Staff Sgt. Robert, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, directs a fellow PJ to jump into the water, Aug. 7, 2017, near Dog Island, Fla. Airmen from the 23d Wing and 325th Fighter Wing conducted daytime water res... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paul A. Perez engineer,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paul A. Perez engineer,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paul A. Perez engineer, 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, performs a pre-flight check on a KC-10 Extender at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., prior to an ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies alongside a World War II era P-51 Mustang assigned to the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 4, 2020.... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in order to receive fuel in the skies above Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, taxis out to the runway before performing during the Battle Creek Field of Flight air show July 7, 2019. Maj. Lopez has over 1,500 hours flying both the... More

Airmen from the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons fly

Airmen from the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons fly

Airmen from the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons fly in an HH-60G Pave Hawk during combat search and recovery training as part of Stealth Guardian, Aug. 10, 2017, in the skies over the Apalachicola National Fores... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, soars above Hampton Roads during a practice at Langley Air Force Base, Va., August 1, 2018. The Raptor is stationed at Lang... More

An attendee sleeps during the 2019 Thunder Over South

An attendee sleeps during the 2019 Thunder Over South

An attendee sleeps during the 2019 Thunder Over South Georgia Open House Nov. 3, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Approximately 50,000 people attended the two-day Thunder Over South Georgia open house, which ... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Niccum, Air Combat

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Niccum, Air Combat

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Niccum, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, prepares the jet for take-off at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago,... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the F-22

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the F-22

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the F-22 Demonstration Team prepares to launch for a demonstration practice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 30, 2020. The F-22 Demo Team travels to air shows al... More

The sun sets over the control tower at EAA AirVenture

The sun sets over the control tower at EAA AirVenture

The sun sets over the control tower at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 28, 2019. With over 500,000 spectators in attendance and 10,000 aircraft on display, Oshkosh holds the title at the largest air show ... More

Members of the F-22 Demonstration Team perform a preflight

Members of the F-22 Demonstration Team perform a preflight

Members of the F-22 Demonstration Team perform a preflight inspection prior to launching out for a demonstration practice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 30, 2020. The F-22 Demo Team travels to air sho... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., moves in to be refueled by a KC-10 Extender crewed by members of the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, flies over the... More

Four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs perform aerial maneuvers

Four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs perform aerial maneuvers

Four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs perform aerial maneuvers during a combat search and rescue demonstration at the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. T... More

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds, from the U.S.

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds, from the U.S.

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds, from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, fly in a diamond formation during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, A... 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

Aerial as US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Rose, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), pilots the Air Force's new F/A-22 Raptor for a fly-by at the First Flight Centennial Celebration at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina (NC)

Aerial as US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dave Rose, 422n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: acc Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ben Bloker, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeff Simpson, 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 325th Fighter Wing (FW), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), looks at a portable maintenance aid to review downloaded technical information from a 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) F/A-22A Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) aircraft that has just returned from a training flight

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeff Simpson, 43rd Aircr...

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, USAF Release Statu... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor, flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David Thole, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), breaks away after completing a training mission with a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter, flown by MAJ Alex Grynkewich, 53rd Test and Evaluation Group (TEG), Nellis AFB, NV

A US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor, flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor, flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David Thole, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), heads out to the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) for an operational test mission

A US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor, flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor, flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David Thole, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), heads out to the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) for an operational test mission

The US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor, flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighters, piloted by USAF MAJ. Peter Milohnic (foreground), USAF CAPT. Jonathan Gration and USAF LT. COL. John Saghere (rear), 27th Fighter Squadron (FS), Langley Air Force Base, Va., make their way out to the training area over the Atlantic Ocean during the Eagle's last week of flying under this squadron on Sept. 22, 2004.  After October 1ST, the 27th FS will officially migrate from an F-15 squadron to the first operational F/A-22 Raptor squadron currently due to arrive in mid 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Ben Bloker) (Released)

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle fighters, piloted by USAF MAJ. Peter Milohn...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Thomas Tinsley, Commander, 1ST Operations Group (OG), pilots the USAF F/A-22A Raptor fighter, and USAF Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Dirk Smith, Commander, 94th Fighter Squadron (FS), piloting the USAF F-15 Eagle fighter, fly in formation during a training sortie over the Atlantic Ocean. The 27th FS currently has five permanently assigned Raptors. This sortie marked the "Fini" (final) flight of USAF COL Tinsley as Langley's Operation Group commander

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Thomas Tinsley, Commander, 1ST Opera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ben Bloker, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

An F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10

An F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10

An F-22 Raptor prepares to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Aug. 11, 2017. The F-22 is a component of the Global Strike Task Force, support... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Kindseth, KC-10 Extender pilot,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Kindseth, KC-10 Extender pilot,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Kindseth, KC-10 Extender pilot, 908th Air Refueling Squadron, conducts a preflight inspection to takeoff at Al Dhafra Airbase, United Arab Emirates, to provide air refueling capabilitie... More

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban, 1st Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban, 1st Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures a portion of the Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers to an F-22 Raptor intake at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, ... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor sits on display during

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor sits on display during

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor sits on display during the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 19, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team showcases the unique capabilities o... More

Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Percle, 525th Fighter Squadron

Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Percle, 525th Fighter Squadron

Air Force Lt. Col. Clayton Percle, 525th Fighter Squadron commander at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, ducks to avoid a spray of Champagne after the flight, which made him the first active-duty pilot t... More

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon and a P-51 Mustang

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon and a P-51 Mustang

A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon and a P-51 Mustang perform an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies during the Thunder over Georgia Air Show at Robins Air Force Base, Sept. 28, 2019. Maj. Lopez has over 1,600 hours flying both the F-15 Eagle and ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies alongside Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demo Team commander, and two P-51 Mustangs assigned to the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation at ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot, flies above the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' during an iconic formation, in Beaufort, South Carolina, April 25, 2019. This historic flight featur... More

A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-16

A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-16

A U.S Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-35 Lightning II during a performance in Stuart, Fla., Nov. 7, 2020. All four Air Combat Command single-ship demonst... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, taxis alongside an Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang during the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct 19. 2019. The Air... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, soars above the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, NY., May 25, 2018. The Raptor is stationed at Langley and travels around ... More

A four-ship consisting of an F-35 Lightning II, top

A four-ship consisting of an F-35 Lightning II, top

A four-ship consisting of an F-35 Lightning II, top left, an F-22 Raptor, bottom left, an F-86 Sabre, top right, and an F-16D Fighting Falcon, bottom right, fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Trai... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Torrealday, Reserve Advisor

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Torrealday, Reserve Advisor

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Torrealday, Reserve Advisor to the 12th AF (AFSOUTH) Commander and AFSOUTH mission commander for FIDAE, watches the certification demonstrations for the 2016 International Air and Space... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during an aerial demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 30, 2020. Maj. Gunderson has over 1,500 ho... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Demonstration

U.S. Air Force Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Demonstration

U.S. Air Force Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Demonstration Team commander, flies above Capt. Kristin Wolfe, F-35 Demonstration Team commander, during a special formation flight over Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 20, 2... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 149th Fighter

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 149th Fighter

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 149th Fighter Wing taxis at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1, 2014, during training for the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight. Additional aircraft participating we... More

Joe Shetterly, Van’s RV-8 pilot, performs an aerobatic

Joe Shetterly, Van’s RV-8 pilot, performs an aerobatic

Joe Shetterly, Van’s RV-8 pilot, performs an aerobatic demonstration during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 13, 2016. The open house featured aeri... More

An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron

An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron

An RC-135, assigned to the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., prepares for take-off during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 26, 2016. Red Flag missions are conducted 2.9... More

An F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

An F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

An F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2018. The F-22 raptor is a fifth-generation fighter incorporating fourth-generation stealth technology, ... More

180717-F-FS041-0248 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,

180717-F-FS041-0248 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,

180717-F-FS041-0248 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 17, 2018) - A 154th Wing Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor flies behind a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Rese... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies a twilight demonstration during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 28, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team showcases the unique c... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-35

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-35

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-35 Lightning II during a special formation flight in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 20, 2020. These two 5th-generation aircraft represent the Air Force’s stealth fi... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 95th

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 95th

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Al Dhafra Airbase, United Arab Emirates, conducts refueling operations with a KC-10 Extender while conducting air strikes and pa... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs for spectators during Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 12, 2018.... More

180717-F-FS041-0264 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,

180717-F-FS041-0264 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,

180717-F-FS041-0264 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 17, 2018) - A 154th Wing Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor maneuvers away from a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Ai... More

U.S. Air Force Majs. William G. Thomas, left, and Matthew

U.S. Air Force Majs. William G. Thomas, left, and Matthew

U.S. Air Force Majs. William G. Thomas, left, and Matthew T. Thatcher, both with the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, 514th Air Mobility Wing, perform pre-flight check on a KC-10 Extender at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hinds, 1st Fighter Wing commander,

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hinds, 1st Fighter Wing commander,

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Hinds, 1st Fighter Wing commander, prepares for his fini-flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 18, 2019. Col. Hinds' fini-flight was part of his change of command celebra... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs for spectators during the Thunder of Niagara International Air Show at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y.... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Raptor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, performs safety checks on the jet before sending them home to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 29, 2018. The demo... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor soars above the AirPower

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor soars above the AirPower

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor soars above the AirPower over Hampton Roads Open House crowd at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 18, 2018. In its demonstration, the aircraft showed stealth, supercruise, maneuverab... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Alex Turner, U.S. Air Force Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Alex Turner, U.S. Air Force Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Alex Turner, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron opposing solo pilot, launches Thunderbird 6, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis... More

An interior view of the US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor aircraft Low Observable Component Repair building located at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

An interior view of the US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor aircraft Low...

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: Lisa Carroll, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

US Air Force (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), flies Raptor 01-018, over its new home. This is the first of 48 new USAF F/A-22 Raptors assigned to Tyndall's 325th FW. The flight, took place September 26, 2003, is a major milestone and will now enable the 43rd FS to begin formally training pilots to fly this next-eration fighter. The F/A-22 combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and many other features enabling a first look, first shot, first kill capability that will provide continued air dominance for...

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Jeffrey "Cobra" Harrigian, Commander, 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), 325th Fighter Win... More

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) John Jumper, CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force (CSAF), is given a tour of the F/A-22 Raptor seat and canopy trainer by USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Michael Valenty, with the 372nd Training Squadron (TS), Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL)

US Air Force (USAF) General (GEN) John Jumper, CHIEF of STAFF of the A...

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: CIV Li... More

A US Air Force (USAF) 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) F/A-22A Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) aircraft sits parked on the flight line at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL). The tower is seen in the background through the open canopy

A US Air Force (USAF) 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS) F/A-22A Raptor Advanc...

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, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Max Maroska, with the 43rd Fighter Squadron (FS), delivers the newest F/A-22 Raptor to Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL). This is the squadrons seventh new Raptor

US Air Force (USAF) Major (MAJ) Max Maroska, with the 43rd Fighter Squ...

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: CIV St... More

One of four U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagles fighters being prepared for permanent departure to the 131st Fighter Wing Air National Guard Base at Lambert Field in St. Louis, Mo., on Sept. 1, 2004.  The former 27th Fighter Squadron aircraft will soon be replaced by the new USAF F/A-22 Raptor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Ben Bloker)

One of four U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagles fighters being prepared...

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

U.S. Air Force COL. Joe Lanni (right), Commander of the 412th Test Wing, Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), Calif., and COL. Frank Gorenc (left), 1ST Fighter Wing Wing Commander, Langley AFB, Va., chat after they landed at Langley AFB on Jan. 7, 2005. COL. Lanni landed the first FA-22 Raptor fighter aircraft officially assigned to the 1ST Fighter Wing today here at Langley AFB. (USAF PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Samuel Roger) (Released)

U.S. Air Force COL. Joe Lanni (right), Commander of the 412th Test Win...

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: SSGT Samuel Roger, USAF Release Statu... More

US Air Force (USAF) test pilot USAF Major (MAJ) John Teichert, releases a guided bomb unit (GBU)-32 1,000-lbs joint direct attack munitions (JDAM) from a USAF F/A-22A Raptor fighter at supersonic speed for the first time near California's Panamint Mountain range

US Air Force (USAF) test pilot USAF Major (MAJ) John Teichert, release...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Darin Russell, CIV, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Clockwise from the left, a U.S. Air force F-16 Fighting Falcon, an A-10 Thunderbolt II, an F-4 Phantom, and an F-22A Raptor fly in diamond formation over the mountains outside Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., during the final portion of the Air Combat Command Heritage Conference March 5, 2006.  This year's conference inaugurates nine years of flying old warbirds with modern day fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by TECH SGT. Ben Bloker) (Released)

Clockwise from the left, a U.S. Air force F-16 Fighting Falcon, an A-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Afb State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Ben Bloker, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wineman, 1st Operation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wineman, 1st Operation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wineman, 1st Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, rigs a drogue parachute at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 27, 2017. The 1st OSS maintains, ... More

A team of F-22 Raptors, with the 94th Fighter Squadron

A team of F-22 Raptors, with the 94th Fighter Squadron

A team of F-22 Raptors, with the 94th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, prepare for a Veterans Day flyover out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on November 11, 2020. The fighters commemor... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, stands on the flight line before being interviewed by media upon arrival to Malmstrom Air Force Base for the Mission Over Malmstrom air show in Great Fa... More

Two Royal Air Force FGR4 Typhoon arrive to receive

Two Royal Air Force FGR4 Typhoon arrive to receive

Two Royal Air Force FGR4 Typhoon arrive to receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 7, 2017. The Typhoon provides the RAF with a highly capable and extr... More

An A-10C Thunderbolt II and a F-22 Raptor taxi in front

An A-10C Thunderbolt II and a F-22 Raptor taxi in front

An A-10C Thunderbolt II and a F-22 Raptor taxi in front of the crowd after performing a heritage flight, Nov. 4, 2017, at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight program showcase... More

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a series of aerial

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a series of aerial

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a series of aerial maneuvers during an F-22 Demonstration practice at the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. JBLE h... More

A member of the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving

A member of the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving

A member of the Wings of Blue U.S. Air Force Skydiving Team descends with an American Flag toward show center of the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1... More

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing fly over Western Virginia, June 14, 2018. The 1st Fighter Wing Raptors based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, flew over various regions of th... More

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Demo

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Demo

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Demo Team crew chief, prepares to launch out an F-22 Raptor during the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Air Show, Oct. 28, 2019. The Raptors were in tow... More

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