Memorial Day Coupon Special  Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2821 Lockheed F-22A Raptor USAF 1st OG, 27th FS Fightin' Eagles, #09-4185, Langley AFB, VA, June 2017. 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 7.5" Wingspan, 10.25" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included.

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed exclusively for the United States Air Force (USAF). The result of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the aircraft was designed primarily as an air superiority fighter, but also has ground attack, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence capabilities. The prime contractor, Lockheed Martin, built most of the F-22's airframe and weapons systems and conducted final assembly, while Boeing provided the wings, aft fuselage, avionics integration, and training systems. Primary Role: Stealth Air Superiority Fighter.

On October 8, 2017 six USAF F-22 Raptors arrived RAF Lakenheath with the purpose of demonstrating their commitment to NATO and as a show of force to deter any actions that would threaten the security of the region. On October 17, 2017 a further six F-22s arrived at RAF Lakenheath and included in the second arrival was 09-4185 from the 27th FS ôFightinÆ Eaglesö. After a brief stay at RAF Lakenheath six of the twelve F-22Æs; including 09-4185, departed for Langley on October 19, 2017.