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
A P-40 Warhawk, P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and
A P-40 Warhawk, P-51 Mustang, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Ariz., March 1, 2015. Establi... More
An F-86 Sabre, P-38 Lightning, F-16 Fighting Falcon
An F-86 Sabre, P-38 Lightning, F-16 Fighting Falcon and P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Es... 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 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
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
The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II flies in formation for
The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II flies in formation for the first time with its namesake, the WWII-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning during formation practice flights at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Mon... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a vertical climb
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a vertical climb during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of stealt... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb 29, 2020. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and is a... 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 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
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
An F-22 Raptor performs and aerial maneuver during
An F-22 Raptor performs and aerial maneuver during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2015. The annual aerial demonstration training even... More
An F-22 Raptor taxis the runway April 28, 2018, at
An F-22 Raptor taxis the runway April 28, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The F-22 performed with an F-86 Sabre at the Beale Air and Space Expo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tristan D. Viglianco)
Two F-86 Sabres and an F-22 Raptor fly in formation
Two F-86 Sabres and an F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2015. Established in 1997, the HFTCC featu... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-... More
The P-51 Mustang “Bald Eagle” rests on the flightline
The P-51 Mustang “Bald Eagle” rests on the flightline during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The P-51 Mustang served in nearly e... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon utilizes its afterburner during
An F-16D Fighting Falcon utilizes its afterburner during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. It is highly maneuverable and has prove... More
A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline in the foreground
A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline in the foreground as a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, two P-51 Mustangs and an F-86 Sabre fly overhead during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Cou... 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 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
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the... More
Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor
Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, ... More
A P-51D Mustang, left, an F-86 Sabre and a P-38 Lightning
A P-51D Mustang, left, an F-86 Sabre and a P-38 Lightning taxi back to the flight line after a formation practice flight during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 3, 20... More
The P-51 Mustang “Double Trouble two” sits on the flightline
The P-51 Mustang “Double Trouble two” sits on the flightline after the first day of the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. During the c... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and crew chief communicate
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and crew chief communicate while preparing for a flight during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2015. Du... 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 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
A P-47 Thunderbolt, two P-51 Mustangs and a F-16 Fighting
A P-47 Thunderbolt, two P-51 Mustangs and a F-16 Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Establi... More
An F-22 Raptor takes off April 28, 2018 at Beale Air
An F-22 Raptor takes off April 28, 2018 at Beale Air Force Base, California. The F-22 performed with an F-86 Sabre at the Beale Air and Space Expo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tristan D. Viglianco)
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 F-22’s combination of stealt... More
An F-86 Sabre, P-51 Mustang, TF-51 and F-16D Fighting
An F-86 Sabre, P-51 Mustang, TF-51 and F-16D Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. During the ... More
A WWII-era P-38 Lightning is readied for a practice
A WWII-era P-38 Lightning is readied for a practice flight during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)
An F-86 Sabre performs a flyby during the 2016 Heritage
An F-86 Sabre performs a flyby during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots o... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, front, leads
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, front, leads a formation followed by three P-51 Mustangs during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4... More
Heritage aircraft sit on the flight line at Davis-Monthan
Heritage aircraft sit on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb 29, 2020. The Heritage Flight Training course involves past and present aircraft flying in formations together. (U.S. Air F... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies in the foreground
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies in the foreground of the moon during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The annual aerial demons... More
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs sit on the flight
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs sit on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and is a ... More
An F-86 Sabre takes off during the 2016 Heritage Flight
An F-86 Sabre takes off during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The F-86 Sabre was originally designed as a high-altitude day-fig... More
An F-22 Raptor flies over Beale Air Force Base, California
An F-22 Raptor flies over Beale Air Force Base, California during a heritage flight performance April 27, 2018. The F-22 performed with an F-86 Sabre at the Beale Air and Space Expo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tr... More
An F-22 Raptor performs an inverted fly-by during the
An F-22 Raptor performs an inverted fly-by during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 26, 2015. The annual aerial demonstration training event... More
Two P-51 Mustangs taxi down the flight line during
Two P-51 Mustangs taxi down the flight line during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. During the course, aircrews practiced ground ... More
An F-16D Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning
An F-16D Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and an F-86 Sabre fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 201... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration t... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs during the 2016
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-grou... More
An F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway during the
An F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1, 2015. During the course, aircrews practiced ground an... More
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air Corps / U.S. Air Force air superiority, and the technological leaps that maintained it, are represented by a single formation of an F-22 Raptor, F-86 Sabre, F... More
A P-51 Mustang takes off during the 2015 Heritage Flight
A P-51 Mustang takes off during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Established in 1997, the HFTCC featured aerial demonstrations fr... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-... More
Two F-86 Sabres and an F-22 Raptor fly in formation
Two F-86 Sabres and an F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2015. Established in 1997, the HFTCC featur... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, two P-51 Mustangs and
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, two P-51 Mustangs and an F-16 Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Ariz., March 1, 201... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-... 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 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
Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor
Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, ... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration ... More
An F-86 Sabre flies overhead during the 2016 Heritage
An F-86 Sabre flies overhead during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of ... More
Four P-51 Mustangs sit on the flightline as a U.S.
Four P-51 Mustangs sit on the flightline as a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-38 Lightning fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, ... More
An F-86 Sabre and F-22 Raptor practice flying their
An F-86 Sabre and F-22 Raptor practice flying their aerial demonstration during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. The annual aeria... More
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air Corps / U.S. Air Force air superiority, and the technological leaps that maintained it, are represented by a single formation of an F-22 Raptor, F-86 Sabre, F... More
Senior Airman Anthony Naugle, right, an A-10 crew chief
Senior Airman Anthony Naugle, right, an A-10 crew chief with the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group based at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., gets a lesson in the maintenance of one of the two 1,000 h... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies above spectators
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies above spectators during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. The annual aerial demonstration train... More
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II sits on the flight
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35 will provide next-... More
An F-86 Sabre takes off during the 2016 Heritage Flight
An F-86 Sabre takes off during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of histo... More
An F-22 Raptor and an F-86 Sabre fly together during
An F-22 Raptor and an F-86 Sabre fly together during a heritage flight over Beale Air Force Base, California, April 27, 2018. The F-86 was the first U.S. swept wing fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ai... More
A P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang and two F-86 Sabres
A P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang and two F-86 Sabres fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2015. The annual aerial de... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs during the 2016
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-grou... More
An F-22 Raptor taxis to the runway during the 2015
An F-22 Raptor taxis to the runway during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1, 2015. During the course, aircrews practiced ground and fligh... More
A P-38 Lightning performs a barrel roll at the finale
A P-38 Lightning performs a barrel roll at the finale of a formation practice flight during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)
The Air Combat Command Demo Team unit patch on the
The Air Combat Command Demo Team unit patch on the uniform of Gen. Herbert J. Carlisle, Commander, Air Combat Command during the public flight line access portion of the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-... More
Two P-51D Mustangs that were among the vintage fighter
Two P-51D Mustangs that were among the vintage fighter aircraft participating in the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 3, 2016, make a low pass in formation over the airfi... 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 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
A P-38 Lightning taxis to the runway during the 2015
A P-38 Lightning taxis to the runway during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Established in 1997, the HFTCC featured aerial demon... More
The sun sets on the flightline after the first day
The sun sets on the flightline after the first day of the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies c... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of stea... More
A P-38 Lightning, two F-86 Sabres and an F-22 Raptor
A P-38 Lightning, two F-86 Sabres and an F-22 Raptor fly in formation together during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Establishe... More
Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor
Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, ... More
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air Corps / U.S. Air Force air superiority, and the technological leaps that maintained it, are represented by a single formation of an F-22 Raptor, F-86 Sabre, F... More
An F-22 Raptor and an F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi back
An F-22 Raptor and an F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi back to their parking spot after practicing an aerial demonstration during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force B... More
An F-86 Sabre performs a high-speed pass during the
An F-86 Sabre performs a high-speed pass during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The first production model of the F-86 flew in 1... More
Fred Roberts, 93, second from right, a former P-51D
Fred Roberts, 93, second from right, a former P-51D pilot during WWII with the 354th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group in England, talks with Lt. Gen. Mark C. "Chris" Nowland, Commander, 12th Air Force, Air... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration t... More
A P-47 Thunderbolt, two P-51 Mustangs and a F-16 Fighting
A P-47 Thunderbolt, two P-51 Mustangs and a F-16 Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. The ann... More
The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II sits beside its namesake,
The Lockheed F-35 Lightning II sits beside its namesake, the WWII-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning on the flight line of the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 3, 2016. (U.S. Ai... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies overhead during
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies overhead during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-t... More
An F-22 Raptor flies over Beale Air Force Base, California
An F-22 Raptor flies over Beale Air Force Base, California during a heritage flight performance April 28, 2018. The F-22 performed with an F-86 Sabre at the Beale Air and Space Expo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tr... More
A TF-51 Mustang, Two P-51 Mustangs, and an F-16D Fighting
A TF-51 Mustang, Two P-51 Mustangs, and an F-16D Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The ann... More
Col. James Meger, commander of the 355th Fighter Wing,
Col. James Meger, commander of the 355th Fighter Wing, watches as Gen. Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle, Commander, Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, chats with Fred Roberts, 93, a former P-51D pi... More
Col. James Meger, right, commander of the 355th Fighter
Col. James Meger, right, commander of the 355th Fighter Wing, listens to a war story told by Bill Lyons, 94, a former P-51D pilot with the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group in England during WWII. The... More
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air
Four generations and over 70 years of U.S. Army Air Corps / U.S. Air Force air superiority, and the technological leaps that maintained it, are represented by a single formation of an F-22 Raptor, F-86 Sabre, F... More
Two P-51D Mustangs and a P-38 Lightning fly formation
Two P-51D Mustangs and a P-38 Lightning fly formation with an F-35 Lightning II during formation practice flights at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., Mar 5, 2016. (U.S. A... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration ... 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 during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, front, leads
A U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, front, leads a formation followed by two P-51 Mustangs, top and bottom, and an F-86 Sabre, rear, during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davi... More
U.S. Air Force aircraft sit on the flight line at
U.S. Air Force aircraft sit on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. The primary function of these aircraft is to fly, fight and win our nation’s wars.(U.S. Air Force photo by... More
A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline during a sunset
A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline during a sunset after the first day of the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Other historic airc... More
An F-22 Raptor flies over Beale Air Force Base, California
An F-22 Raptor flies over Beale Air Force Base, California during a heritage flight performance April 28, 2018. The F-22 performed with an F-86 Sabre at the Beale Air and Space Expo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tr... More
A P-47 Thunderbolt, two P-51 Mustangs and F-16 Fighting
A P-47 Thunderbolt, two P-51 Mustangs and F-16 Fighting Falcon fly in formation during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. The annu... More
Col. James Meger, right, commander of the 355th Fighter
Col. James Meger, right, commander of the 355th Fighter Wing, listens to a war story told by Bill Lyons, 94, a former P-51D pilot with the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group in England during WWII. The... More
Historic aircraft are parked on the flightline during
Historic aircraft are parked on the flightline during the 2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 1, 2015. Established in 1997, the HFTCC featured ae... More
Senior Airman Anthony Naugle, right, an A-10 crew chief
Senior Airman Anthony Naugle, right, an A-10 crew chief with the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Group based at Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Ariz., gets a lesson in the maintenance of one of the two 1,000 h... More