Raptor Fighter Jet Joins U.S. Combat Fleet
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The stealth F/A-22 Raptor fighter jet, designed to dominate air warfare well into the 21st century, has joined the U.S. combat fleet.
The Air Force said “initial operational capability” had been achieved by 16 of the aircraft at the 1st Fighter Wing’s 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base.
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