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The '''F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team''' is a [[United States Air Force]] [[List of flight demonstration teams|flight demonstration team]] stationed at the home of [[Air Combat Command]] at [[Langley AFB]] in [[Hampton, Virginia]]. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin [[F-22 Raptor]] at [[airshow]]s around the globe, performing [[Air combat manoeuvring|air maneuvers]] that demonstrate the [[supermaneuverability]] of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on those designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at. The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jble.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/260014/end-of-an-era-f-15-demo-team-transitions-to-f-22-demo-team|title=End of an era: F-15 demo team transitions to F-22 demo team|accessdate=April 12, 2023|date=December 8, 2006|work=Joint Base Langley-Eustis}}</ref> |
The '''F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team''' is a [[United States Air Force]] [[List of flight demonstration teams|flight demonstration team]] stationed at the home of [[Air Combat Command]] at [[Langley AFB]] in [[Hampton, Virginia]]. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin [[F-22 Raptor]] at [[airshow]]s around the globe, performing [[Air combat manoeuvring|air maneuvers]] that demonstrate the [[supermaneuverability]] of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on those designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at. The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.jble.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/260014/end-of-an-era-f-15-demo-team-transitions-to-f-22-demo-team|title=End of an era: F-15 demo team transitions to F-22 demo team|accessdate=April 12, 2023|date=December 8, 2006|work=Joint Base Langley-Eustis}}</ref> |
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The current demo pilot and the commander of the demo team for the 2023 airshow season is Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article/3242105/f-22-raptor-demo-team-announces-new-pilot-for-2023-air-show-season/|title=F-22 Raptor Demo Team announces new pilot for 2023 air show season|work=Air Combat Command|date=December 9, 2022|accessdate=April 12, 2023}}</ref> |
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| F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team | |
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 The U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor | |
| Active | 2007–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Aerobatic display team |
| Size | 2 officers 11 enlisted support personnel |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Langley Air Force Base Hampton, Virginia |
| Colors | Red, White and Blue |
| Equipment | Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor |
| Website | https://www.jble.af.mil/About-Us/Units/Langley-AFB/F-22-Demo-Team/ |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Captain Samuel “RaZZ” Larson |
The F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team is a United States Air Force flight demonstration team stationed at the home of Air Combat Command at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor at airshows around the globe, performing air maneuvers that demonstrate the supermaneuverability of the F-22. These demonstrations include the power loop, split, and tail slide, as well as a high-speed pass and dedication pass. These maneuvers are based on those designed for combat operations, but are performed at much lower altitudes than most pilots are certified to fly at. The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team.[1]
The current demo pilot and the commander of the demo team for the 2023 airshow season is Capt. Samuel “RaZZ” Larson.[2]
References
- ^ "End of an era: F-15 demo team transitions to F-22 demo team". Joint Base Langley-Eustis. December 8, 2006. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "F-22 Raptor Demo Team announces new pilot for 2023 air show season". Air Combat Command. December 9, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
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