Tyndall’s Raptors return to Europe

A 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor takes off with afterburners during Rapid Raptor, April 11, 2016, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Rapid Raptor tests the 95th’s ability to quickly respond to a tasking and establish dynamic combat air power in support of U.S. commitment to European security and stability. Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

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Tyndall’s Raptors return to Europe

Airman 1st Class Jon Wanser, 95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-22 Raptor before takeoff at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 11, 2016. The world’s only operational 5th generation fighter, the Raptor’s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and situational awareness combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry makes it the best air dominance fighter in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

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Tyndall’s Raptors return to Europe

Airman Charles Lampkin, 95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares an F-22 Raptor for takeoff at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 11, 2016. Rapid Raptor deployments increase the operational capability available to ensure and enhance international security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Dustin Haley, 95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, pulls an oil cart down the flightline before F-22 Raptors take off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 11, 2016. The 95th Fighter Squadron deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to participate in training with other NATO aircraft. Such deployments strengthen military-to-military relationships, promote regional security, improve combined tactical air operations competence, and enhance interoperability of forces, equipment and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

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Tyndall’s Raptors return to Europe

Airman 1st Class Jon Wanser, 95th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, assists an F-22 Raptor pilot before takeoff at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 11, 2016. The 95th Fighter Squadron deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to participate in training with other NATO aircraft. The ability to rapidly launch F-22s with a complement of additional pilots, an embedded maintenance support package, and accompanying fuel and munitions, allows for enhanced airpower flexibility for combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

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Tyndall’s Raptors return to Europe

Published April 12, 2016
By Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III
325th Fighter Wing

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A 95th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor takes off with afterburners during Rapid Raptor, April 11, at Tyndall Air Force Base. Detachments of U.S. fighters performing short-duration deployments like this strengthen the overall U.S. posture and enhance regional security and stability. Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment deployed to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to conduct air training with other Europe-based aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Fox Echols III/Released)