F/A-22 Raptor - Hatching a Raptor

MARIETTA, Ga. (AFPN)—John Fotey (left) and Andrew Velasko paint the 325th Fighter Wing designation on the tail of an F/A-22 Raptor at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company assembly plant here. The jet, Raptor 18, will be used to train pilots in the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. One aircraft each month is expected to arrive at Tyndall following Raptor 18’s arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Rossino)