By 355th Wing Public Affairs, 355th Wing Public Affairs / Published March 11, 2020
A P-47 Thunderbolt and two P-51 Mustangs fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training Course 2020 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. The P-47 and P-51s are World War II and Korean War era aircraft produced nearly 80 years ago, and are being certified to fly alongside the U.S. Air Force's current fighter aircraft for the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II passes by the flight line during the Heritage Flight Training Course 2020 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. The Air Combat Command A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, stationed out of Davis-Monthan, brings the aircraft to air shows around the country to showcase the unique combat capabilities of the A-10 "Warthog." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Martin, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team engines specialist, prepares for takeoff from an F-16 Viper during the Heritage Flight Training Course 2020 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2020. The HFTC program presents the evolution of U.S. Air Force air power by flying today's state-of-the-art fighter aircraft in close formation with vintage fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Kubacz, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and 20th Operations Group deputy commander, takes off from the flight line during the Heritage Flight Training Course 2020 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2020. The F-16 Demonstration Team works with the HFTC to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force's past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, takes flight during the Heritage Flight Training Course 2020 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. This A-10, assigned to the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, performs precision aerial maneuvers while highlighting the mission and professionalism of the men and women of the United States Air Force, while bringing attention to the Air Force's proud history by flying formations with historical aircraft in the Air Force Heritage Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
F-16 Viper and A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team members take a selfie in front of an F-16 before takeoff during the Heritage Flight Training Course 2020 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2020. The two teams were among the four demonstration teams that participated in this year’s HFTC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies in formation with a P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. During the course, aircrews practice ground and flight training to enable civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots of current fighter aircraft to fly safely in formations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Powers)
An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the F-35 Lightning II demonstration team, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 29, 2020. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35 will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Powers)