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Lockheed Martin: F-22 Raptor fighters begin training in Japan

Tokyo, Japan - Arrived on January 14th

F-22 Raptors took to the sky over Japan January 14 as members of the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron began flight operations with Kadena Air Base officials. More than 200 Airmen and 12 F-22s from Langley Air Force Base, Va., are operating out of Kadena AB to demonstrate the continued U.S. commitment to fulfill its security responsibilities throughout the Western Pacific. F-22 pilots will...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1098730
Rome, Italy, 01/20/2009 17:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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