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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A P-51 Mustang sits on the flightline in the foreground as a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon, two P-51 Mustangs and an F-86 Sabre fly overhead during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

An F-86 Sabre takes off during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

Three F-86 Sabres and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

An F-22 Raptor and an F-86 Sabre fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies in front of the sun during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II taxis down the flightline during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A P-51 Mustang takes off during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and an F-86 Sabre fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, front, leads a formation followed by three P-51 Mustangs during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, front, leads a formation followed by two P-51 Mustangs, top and bottom, and an F-86 Sabre, rear, during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies overhead during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies in the foreground of the moon during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration training event has been held at D-M since 2001 and features aerial demonstrations from historical and modern fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration training event has been held at D-M since 2001, and the course features aerial demonstrations from historical and modern fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial manuever during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Raptor’s combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial maneuver during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The annual aerial demonstration training event has been held at D-M since 2001, and the course featured aerial demonstrations from historical and modern fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)

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Heritage Flight 2016

Published March 8, 2016
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey/Released)