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Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

Published March 21, 2023
By 355th Wing Public Affairs
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

The A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team as well as various aircraft from the Heritage Flight Foundation participate in the 2023 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2-5, 2023. HFTC provides the opportunity for pilots of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to practice flying in dissimilar aircraft formations before the air show season begins.

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs in over 20 airshows annually around the country, as well as internationally to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of U.S. Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs in over 20 airshows annually around the country, as well as internationally to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of U.S. Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs in over 20 airshows annually around the country, as well as internationally to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of U.S. Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs in over 20 airshows annually around the country, as well as internationally to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of U.S. Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. The F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team is part of the first operational F-35A wing for the Air Force, the 388th Fighter Wing, and flies capability demonstrations at air shows around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft parked on a flightline. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. All four single-ship demonstration teams from Air Combat Command participated in the annual Heritage Flight Training Course at DMAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of two aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II flies alongside an F-22 Raptor during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. HFTC is an annual training course to certify all four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to fly in air shows around the country, as well as internationally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The F-22 Demonstration Team flies at air shows around the globe, performing air demonstrations that include the power loop, split, tail slide, as well as a high speed pass and dedication pass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The F-22 Demonstration Team flies at air shows around the globe, performing air demonstrations that include the power loop, split, tail slide, as well as a high speed pass and dedication pass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jhade Herrera)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of two aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II flies alongside an F-22 Raptor during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. HFTC is an annual training course to certify all four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to fly in air shows around the country, as well as internationally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The A-10 Demonstration Team’s jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing’s contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The A-10 Demonstration Team’s jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing’s contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of four aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and two P-51 Mustangs fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2023. HFTC provides the opportunity for pilots of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to practice flying in dissimilar aircraft formations before the air show season begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of three aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II flies alongside two P-51 Mustangs during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. Heritage flights are flown with past and current U.S. Air Force aircraft to honor the past, present and future of American airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. Fiedler performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of one of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of four aircraft flying in a formation while people watch. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon and two P-51 Mustangs fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. HFTC provides the opportunity for pilots of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to practice flying in dissimilar aircraft formations before the air show season begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of three aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

Two U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs fly alongside a P-51 Mustang during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2023. HFTC provides the opportunity for pilots of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to practice flying in dissimilar aircraft formations before the air show season begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of three aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II flies alongside two P-51 Mustangs during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. Heritage flights are flown with past and current U.S. Air Force aircraft to honor the past, present and future of American airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Fiedler performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of one of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighters, the F- 16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of two aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II flies alongside an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. HFTC provides the opportunity for pilots of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to practice flying in dissimilar aircraft formations before the air show season begins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Fiedler performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of one of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighters, the F- 16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee “Rebel” Fiedler, F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Fiedler performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of one of the Air Force's premier multi-role fighters, the F- 16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam, A-10 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The A-10 Demonstration Team’s jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing’s contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam, A-10 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The A-10 Demonstration Team’s jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing’s contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of two aircraft flying in a formation. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II flies alongside an F-22 Raptor during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. HFTC is an annual training course to certify all four Air Combat Command single ship demonstration teams to fly in air shows around the country, as well as internationally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. Larson was certified by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, as the new F-22 demonstration team pilot for the 2023 and 2024 airshow seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. The F-22 Demonstration Team flies at air shows around the globe, performing air demonstrations that include the power loop, split, tail slide, as well as a high speed pass and dedication pass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

A photo of an aircraft parked on a flightline. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. The A-10 is assigned to the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, which is one of four single-ship demonstration teams within Air Combat Command, who travel across the United States, as well as internationally, to highlight the combat capabilities of the A-10 and the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

A photo of a man in a military uniform working on an aircraft. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anwar Allen, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team crew chief, performs maintenance checks on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2023. Allen prepared the A-10 for its flights during the Heritage Flight Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

A photo of an aircraft flying. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The A-10 is assigned to the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, which is one of four single-ship demonstration teams within Air Combat Command, who travel across the United States, as well as internationally, to highlight the combat capabilities of the A-10 and the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

A photo of an aircraft taxiing on a flightline. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The F-16 “Viper” Demonstration Team performs in over 20 airshows annually around the country, as well as internationally to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of U.S. Air Force Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

A photo of an aircraft parked on a flightline. — Heritage Flight Training Course 2023

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)