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A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team prepares to launch the F-16 Viper Aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. An Air Force crew chief is responsible for the maintenance, inspection and servicing of aircraft, ensuring they are safe, operational and mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb 27, 2025. The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team travels around the country, as well as internationally, to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A P-51 Mustang aircraft flies alongside a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. 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 Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft prepares for flight during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft and has proven itself over more than 30 years of operations including air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “LAZ” Le Tourneau F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The Air Combat Command’s F-22 Demonstration Team showcases the exceptional capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft through precision aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies over the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The F-22 Raptor aircraft is a fifth-generation fighter incorporating fourth-generation stealth technology, radical maneuvering capabilities and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with a P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. Heritage flights display the evolution of America’s air combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The F-22 Demonstration Team is made up of 12 active-duty Air Force personnel who travel around the country, as well as internationally, to recruit, retain and inspire the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A P-51 Mustang aircraft and a Lockheed P-38 Lightning aircraft fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. 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 Samantha Melecio)

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Two Northrop F-5 aircraft taxi on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The aircraft participated in the Heritage Flight Training Course, where U.S. Air Force pilots flew alongside civilian performers to prepare for the upcoming airshow season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day One

A P-38 Lightning and a P-51 Mustang aircraft fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The annual aerial demonstration training event has been held at D-M since 2001 and features aerial demonstrations from historical and modern fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day One

The U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team prepares to inspect the aircraft before flight during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The F-35’s advanced sensor package is designed to gather, fuse and distribute more information than any fighter in history, giving operators a decisive advantage over all adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day One

The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs maintenance on the aircraft before takeoff during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role, highly maneuverable fighter aircraft and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day One

A P-51 Mustang aircraft rests on the tarmac before performing an aerial demonstration during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The P-51 Mustang was used as an American long-range fighter-bomber in World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Heister, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, prepares to perform a demonstration during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. Pilots undergo rigorous training to learn the demo profile and must be certified by the commander of Air Combat Command prior to being officially appointed as the demo team pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The F-22 is an agile, versatile, high-performance multi-role fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with a P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. HFTC provides the opportunity for pilots of the 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 Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A P-38 Lightning aircraft flies in formation with a P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. Heritage flights display the evolution of America’s air combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flightline with two F-5 Tiger aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. 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 Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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An F-5 Tiger aircraft taxis on the runway during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. The Air Force Heritage Flight team consists of civilian pilots qualified to fly vintage warbirds in formation with modern Air Force single-ship demonstration teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft flies in formation with a P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. During HFTC, aircrew 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 formation together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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Heritage Flight 2025

Published Feb. 27, 2025
By 355th Wing Public Affairs
355th Wing

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team prepares to launch the F-16 Viper Aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2025. An Air Force crew chief is responsible for the maintenance, inspection and servicing of aircraft, ensuring they are safe, operational and mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)