Holloman Airmen hand stealth knowledge to F-22 community
by Senior Airman Terri Barriere
49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office
8/17/2007 -
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFPN) -- The stealth community wrapped up a high-powered information exchange Aug. 13 to 17 at Langley Air Force Base, Va.
More than 70 49th Fighter Wing operators and maintainers gathered at the 1st Fighter Wing to hand off 25 years of stealth knowledge, as well as stealth integration tactics.
"Holloman's transition to the F-22 (Raptor) is an exciting time, and as part of that we feel obligated to pass on our stealth experience," said Col. Jack Forsythe, the 49th Operations Group commander. "The training will also provide a much needed opportunity for F-117 (Nighthawk) maintainers to interact and see first hand what it takes to work on an F-22 before they arrive in the coming months
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August 20th, 2007
