F/A-22 squadron deploys to Hill

Posted on: Oct. 13th, 2005 || Source: hilltoptimes.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

The Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft, along with more than 150 Airmen, will begin arriving Saturday for the first-ever deployment of the world’s first operational F/A-22 Raptor squadron, from Langley AFB, Va.
The 27th Fighter Squadron, of the 1st Fighter Wing, is deploying here as part of the Air Force’s effort to achieve Initial Operational Capability with the aircraft by December. The first deployment of the F/A-22 marks a significant point in the history of the development of their aircraft as well as acts as a test of its deployed capabilities and maintainability.
This is the squadron’s first attempt in showcasing they are capable of a deployment from home station, can travel to unfamiliar territory and effectively fly missions in a different environment than they are used to, said Lt. Col Bill Fisher, commander of Hill’s 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron, Detachment 1.

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