U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., during the 2026 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course, Feb. 28, 2026. As a fifth-generation fighter, the F-22 Raptor combines stealth, speed, agility, and advanced avionics to maintain air superiority in modern combat. Heritage Flights and demonstrations showcase both modern and vintage aircraft to honor the legacy of U.S. military aviation and the service members who continue to advance airpower for today and tomorrow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Diaz)
| Date Taken: | 02.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.08.2026 22:03 |
| Photo ID: | 9604228 |
| VIRIN: | 260228-F-CC148-3365 |
| Resolution: | 2413x3016 |
| Size: | 657.71 KB |
| Location: | DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US |
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