Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Move Establishes Partnership With Hawaii Air National
Guard
Officials at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, formally dedicated two F-22
Raptors on July 9, inaugurating the base as the newest permanent
home for the aircraft, and marking the start of a partnership
between the Hawaii Air National Guard and the active-duty Air Force
in flying the F-22. Pilots from the 199th Fighter Squadron, 154th
Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, and from the active-duty 19th
Fighter Squadron, 15th Wing, will fly the F-22 at Hickam. A
combination of Hawaii ANG personnel and active-duty airmen will
maintain the base's eventual fleet of 20 Raptors.
File Photo
Ceremony speakers included Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle (R), U.S.
Senator Daniel Inouye (D), Gen. Gary L. North, commander of Pacific
Air Forces, and Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard
Bureau. "We at Lockheed Martin are proud to celebrate with the
Hawaii Air National Guard and Hickam Air Force Base as the base
becomes the newest operational home for the F-22," said George
Shultz, vice president and general manager of the F-22 Program for
Lockheed Martin. "We look forward to a long-lasting partnership
with the Hawaii ANG and the base in keeping the Raptor flying and
further enhancing its capabilities over time, to ensure Hickam
F-22s promote deterrence and stability through air power in the
Pacific for decades to come."
F-22 Raptors are assigned to seven U.S. bases. Flight testing
takes place at Edwards AFB, CA. Operational tactics development is
ongoing at Nellis AFB, NV. Pilot training occurs at Tyndall AFB,
FL. Operational F-22 aircraft are assigned to Langley AFB, VA,
Elmendorf AFB, AK, Holloman AFB, NM, and Hickam AFB.
More News
Aero Linx: Model Aeronautical Association of Australia MAAA clubs are about fun flying, camaraderie and community. For over 75 years, the MAAA has been Australia’s largest fl>[...]
Touchdown Zone Lighting Two rows of transverse light bars located symmetrically about the runway centerline normally at 100 foot intervals. The basic system extends 3,000 feet alon>[...]
“Discovery and innovation are central to our mission at Virgin Galactic. We’re excited to build on our successful record of facilitating scientific experiments in subor>[...]
How To Get A Story On Aero-TV News/Feature Programming How do I submit a story idea or lead to Aero-TV? If you would like to submit a story idea or lead, please contact Jim Campbel>[...]
Student Pilot Reported That During Rotation, “All Of A Sudden The Back Of The Plane Kicked To The Right..." Analysis: The student pilot reported that during rotation, “>[...]