Aircraft

DATE:31/01/06
SOURCE:Flight International
Raptors make debut mission

Two of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor air superiority fighters flew the type’s first operational missions on 21 January, operating 8h sorties in support of US homeland defence requirements. They were supported by Boeing KC-135 tankers.

Raptor debut

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