325th Fighter Wing F-22 Raptor Night Flying
From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. “LIT” Gourley, 43rd Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor instructor pilot, discusses preflight information with Airman 1st Class Quifer Von, 43rd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before embarking in night flight training at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 1, 2023. F-22 student pilots must complete simulated flight missions including day and nighttime air-to-air refueling. Additionally, student pilots will complete simulation training in order develop the world’s most dominant F-22 pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)