D-M hosts Heritage Flight Conference

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State of the art and historic military aircraft from around the country will come to Davis-Monthan March 4 through 8 during the annual Air Combat Command 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. Heritage formations, during which modern and historic fighters fly together, are a popular highlight event at air shows throughout the United States and Canada.

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.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Media are invited to cover the event March 6. Please RSVP to the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 228-3407 or 228-4291 by 4:30 p.m. on March 4. Information about the performance schedule and interview times is also available by calling the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office.