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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with two P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The 2025 HFTC included the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team alongside Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation pilots in historic aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with two P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 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 upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft performs an aerial demonstration during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The F-22 Raptor is a combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (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, takes off from the flightline during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The F-22 demo team performs 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 Senior Airman William Finn V)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “LAZ” Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team pilot and commander, takes off from the flightline during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb 28, 2025. Demonstration 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 William Finn V)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Heister, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, taxi’s on the flightline during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The official name of the F-16 is the Fighting Falcon, but it is affectionately referred to as the Viper by those who work in its sphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A P-51 Mustang aircraft is on the flightline during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb 28, 2025. The P-51 was an American long-range fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two P-51 Mustang aircraft break from formation during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The maneuver was just one of many acrobatic moves that the pilots performed (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flies during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The F-16 is highly maneuverable and has proven itself for 50 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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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with two P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 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 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 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 Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft displays its weapons bays during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs at airshows around the country, as well as internationally, to display the combat capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Heister, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, prepares to fly during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The team travels across the U.S. and internationally to perform at air shows, enhancing community relations and positively influencing Air Force recruiting and retention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team members perform maintenance on an F-16 aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The team routinely maintains, inspects and services their aircraft to ensure they are safe, operational and mission ready at all times. (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 during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The F-35 is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions. (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 during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. As the Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter, the F-35 is a multi-role, all-weather attack fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies in formation with three P-51 Mustang aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The Air Combat Command demonstration teams regularly fly with heritage aircraft, showcasing U.S. air combat capabilities over the last 75 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Heister, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. In 2024, the team released a 50th anniversary paint scheme, paying homage to the YF-16 prototype that first flew at Edwards AFB in 1974. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft taxis before takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. As the Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter, the F-35 Lightning II aircraft is a multi-role, all-weather air-to-air and surface attack fighter. (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 two P-51 Mustang aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The HFTC provides experience to new members of the demonstration team, as well as providing an environment for returning members to hone their learned skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft takes off at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The F-22 is capable of executing both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, enabling the full implementation of operational strategies essential for the Air Force of the 21st century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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Heritage Flight 2025 Day 2

Published Feb. 28, 2025
By 355th Wing Public Affairs
355th Wing

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with two P-51 Mustang aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2025. The 2025 HFTC included the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team alongside Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation pilots in historic aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)