The F-22 Has Gone from Rolling Retirement To The USAF's Top Priority

Less than a year ago, the Air Force asked to cut 32 early model F-22s from its meager 183-Raptor inventory. On Thursday, the fighter was dubbed its “highest priority”.
Less than a year ago, the Air Force asked to cut 32 early model F-22s from its meager 183-Raptor inventory. On Thursday, the fighter was dubbed its “highest priority”.

Mark F. Cancian

Mark F. Cancian

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