RAPTORS IN EUROPE

摘要

Four Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors deployed to Europe in August on the type's inaugural training visit to the region. It was the latest demonstration of the US's continued commitment to NATO. Assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron (FS) at Tyndall AFB in Florida, the aircraft conducted familiarisation training in Europe and worked with USAFE and NATO allies. The aircraft arrived at Spangdahlem AB in Germany on August 28, supported by a Boeing C-17A Globemaster Ⅲ from the 437th AW at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and about 60 airmen. Although not officially labelled as such, a USAFE spokesman confirmed to Aviation News the deployment followed the same Rapid.