F-22 Raptor

A 1st Fighter Wing's F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., pulls into position to accept fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Md., off the east coast, May 10, 2012. The first Raptor assigned to the Wing arrived, on Jan. 7, 2005. This aircraft was allocated as a trainer and was docked in a hanger for maintenance personnel to familiarize themselves with its complex systems. The second Raptor, designated for flying operations, arrived, on Jan. 18, 2005. On Dec. 15, 2005, the Air Combat Command commander, along with the 1st FW commander, announced the 27th Fighter Squadron as fully operational and capable of flying, fighting, and winning with the F-22.

IMAGE INFO

Date Taken:05.10.2012

Date Posted:05.21.2012 09:15

Photo ID:584176

VIRIN:120510-F-JQ435-056

Resolution:5000x3327

Size: 6.10 MB

Location: ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, MARYLAND, US