Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

HFTC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and Northrop F-5 aircraft execute a formation flight during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 2025. The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation celebrates U.S. air power history by providing 50 to 70 annual Heritage Flight demonstrations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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HFTC 2025

Two P-51 Mustang aircraft fly in formation during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 2025. The P-51 was an American long-range fighter-bomber airframe used during World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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HFTC 2025

A P-51 Mustang aircraft, F-5 Northrop aircraft and F-22 Raptor aircraft maneuver in tight formation at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 2025. The aircraft flew during the Heritage Flight Training Course, where 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 formations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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HFTC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 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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HFTC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, F-5 Northrop aircraft and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft soar overhead during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 2025. Heritage Flights reflected the milestones in the development of U.S. air combat forces over time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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HFTC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, Northrop F-5, F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft fly in formation at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 2025. Heritage Flights displayed the evolution of America’s air combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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HFTC 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft, Northrop F-5 and a P-51 Mustang aircraft perform a formation flight over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 1, 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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A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft flies in formation with a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The Air Combat Command demonstration teams perform precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of the Air Forces premier fighter 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 a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and two Northrop F-5 aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The Air Combat Command demonstration teams attend the Heritage Flight Training Course at the beginning of each airshow season to hone their skills flying in formation flights with historic military aircraft and other U.S. Air Force fighter 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 a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and two Northrop F-5 aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The heritage flights displayed the evolution of America’s air combat capabilities. (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 an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and two Northrop F-5 aircraft during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. During HFTC, aircrew practice ground and flight training to enable civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly safely in formations together. (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 over the flightline during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft performs alongside a P-51 Mustang aircraft and a Northrop F-5 aircraft during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. HFTC is an annual training course to certify the Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to fly in air shows around the country and internationally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft performs an aerial demonstration during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 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 William Finn V)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft performs during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The F-35 contains state-of-the-art tactical data links that provide the secure sharing of data among its flight members as well as other airborne, surface and ground-based platforms required to perform assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft prepares to taxi for the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. During HFTC, aircrew practice ground and flight training to enable civilian pilots of historical military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots of current fighter aircraft to fly safely in formations together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

A heritage flight formation flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. Heritage flights raise public awareness of the Air Force mission and commemorate its history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

A heritage flight formation flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. Heritage flights raise public awareness of the Air Force mission and commemorate its history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

A heritage flight formation flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The HFTC showcases Air Power and military capabilities while certifying Air Combat Command Demonstration Teams for the 2025 airshow season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft demonstrates aerial capabilities at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

Members of the 355th Wing gather to watch the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The Air Combat Command aircraft flying in this year’s training were the F-35 Lightning II, the F-22 Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-105 Thunderchief, P-51 Mustang and the P-38 Lightning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Air Power: Heritage Flight Training Course 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft flies during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. HFTC is an annual readiness event that prepares demonstration teams for the upcoming airshow season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft showcases its agile flight maneuvers in an aerial demonstration during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

A P-51 Mustang aircraft taxis on the runaway after performing an aerial formation during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. Demo teams dedicated their last flight of the day to past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, P-51 Mustang and U.S. Air Force F-5 Tiger aircraft fly in formation during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 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 Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

Two P-51 Mustang aircraft perform the second flight of the day as a two-man aerial demonstration during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 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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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

A U.S. Air Force F-5 Tiger aircraft raises its canopy before taxing back to formation on the flightline during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 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 Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft takes off on the runway before performing an aerial demonstration during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The Lightning II is a stealthy, multirole, all-weather air-to-air and surface attack fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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Heritage Flight Training Course 2025 Day Three

Four P-51 Mustang aircraft rest on the flightline in the morning before Heritage Flight Training Course begins at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 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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Heritage Flight 2025 Day 3

Published March 1, 2025
By Senior Airman Andrew Garavito
355th Wing

DAVIS-MONTHNA AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft showcases its agile flight maneuvers in an aerial demonstration during Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2025. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)