D-M 2008 Heritage Conference

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the A-10 West Demonstration Team flies in formation with a P-51 Mustang, March 7, at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz during the 2008 Heritage Flight Conference. The Heritage Flight Conference allows civilian and military pilots to train together in preparation for the spring and summer air show seasons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina D. Kinsey)

Up-close tours for base personnel scheduled during annual Heritage Flight Conference

Published Feb. 25, 2009
By 1st Lt. Mary Pekas
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- When modern and historic military aircraft from around the country come together here March 4 through 8 during the annual Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Conference, base personnel will have the opportunity to see the various jets up close.

From 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the flightline will be open to DOD ID-cardholders. Escorts will take groups to see the rows of demo aircraft. Flying will begin at 10 a.m.

This year's historic aircraft flying in the Heritage Flight Conference include the P-51 Mustang, the A-1 Sky Raider, the F-4 Phantom II, the P-40 Warhawk, and the F-86 Sabre. ACC flying demonstration aircraft include the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the F-15 Eagle, the F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-22A Raptor.

The Heritage Flight Conference allows civilian and military pilots to train together in preparation for the spring and summer air show seasons. Heritage formations, during which modern and historic fighters fly together, are a popular highlight event at air shows throughout the United States and Canada.