Aviation Nation 2016: USAF Heritage Flight

USAF first and fifth generation jet fighter air dominance was on display at Aviation Nation 2016 and made for a perfect grouping during the USAF Heritage Flight. To see an early 1950’s era North American F-86 Sabre flying alongside todays stealthy Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and the new Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter was fantastic and shows incredible progress in 60+ years of jet fighter design!

USAF Heritage Flight – Aviation Nation 2016

F-86 Sabre, F-22 Raptor & F-35A Lightning II

From the 1950’s to today – USAF air power

First to Fifth Generation USAF jet fighters – F-86 Sabre, F-35A Lightning II & F-22 Raptor

The old General Electric J47 turbojet engine in the North American F-86 Sabre jet is a bit smoky compared to modern day engines!

Coming in for the final USAF Heritage Flight pass at Aviation Nation 2016

The USAF Heritage Flight honours the history and achievement of the USAF and the men and women who have served their nation

Break!

 

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