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The '''F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team''' is an [[United States Air Force|American]] [[List of flight demonstration teams|flight demonstration team]] stationed at the home of [[Air Combat Command]] at [[Langley AFB]] in [[Hampton, Virginia]], [[Virginia|VA]]. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin [[F-22 Raptor]] at [[airshow|airshows]] 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 '''F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team''' is an [[United States Air Force|American]] [[List of flight demonstration teams|flight demonstration team]] stationed at the home of [[Air Combat Command]] at [[Langley AFB]] in [[Hampton, Virginia]], [[Virginia|VA]]. The team flies the USAF's Lockheed Martin [[F-22 Raptor]] at [[airshow|airshows]] 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. The first team commander and pilot was Paul "Max" Moga, who performed the demonstration for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Major David "Zeke" Skalicky was the team's second pilot, who was followed by Major Henry "Schadow" Schantz, Major John "Taboo" Cummings, and Major Daniel "Rock" Dickinson.
The US Air Force approved the demonstration in 2007, replacing Air Combat Command's F-15C demonstration team. The first team commander and pilot was Paul "Max" Moga, who performed the demonstration for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Major David "Zeke" Skalicky was the team's second pilot from 2009-2010, who was followed by Major Henry "Schadow" Schantz (2011-2013), Major John "Taboo" Cummings (2014-2015), and Major Daniel "Rock" Dickinson (2016-Present).


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Revision as of 03:03, 3 September 2016

F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team
The U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor
Active2007–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAerobatic display team
Size4 officers
32 enlisted support personnel
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQLangley Air Force Base
Hampton, Virginia
ColorsRed, White and Blue
EquipmentLockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Websitehttp://www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/f22a/

The F-22 Demonstration and Heritage Flight Team is an American flight demonstration team stationed at the home of Air Combat Command at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia, VA. 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. The first team commander and pilot was Paul "Max" Moga, who performed the demonstration for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Major David "Zeke" Skalicky was the team's second pilot from 2009-2010, who was followed by Major Henry "Schadow" Schantz (2011-2013), Major John "Taboo" Cummings (2014-2015), and Major Daniel "Rock" Dickinson (2016-Present).

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