Raptor night operations next week

A 43rd Fighter Squadron Raptor roars down the runway Nov. 30, 2018 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 43rd FS’s mission is to provide pilot training in the F-22 and is a subordinate unit of Tyndall Air Force Base’s 325th Fighter Wing. The unit is here as part of a mission shift by the Air Force as Tyndall continues to rebuild due to Hurricane Michael.

Raptor night operations

Published April 20, 2021
By Team Eglin Public Affairs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --

Residents may hear aircraft noise April 26 - 30 when the 43rd Fighter Squadron conducts night flying in the area.

Each day, F-22 fighter aircraft will fly training missions between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.

These missions are a required part of the 43rd FS training operations. For more information, please contact Team Eglin public affairs office at (850) 882-3931.