2010 F-22 Raptor Aircraft Arrival

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 in 2010's, HING History

The 199th Fighter Squadron began the conversion from the F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft to the F-22 Raptor in FY 2010, taking delivery on the first two Raptors at the beginning of FY 2011.

– 2010 Annual Report pp. 15

HAWAIIAN STYLE BLESSING – Lt. Col. Christopher "Frenchy” Faurot, 199th Fighter Squadron pilot, along with his wife and Staff Sgt. Ben Nitta, a Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor crew chief, drapes a maile lei across the nose of the F-22 Raptor jetfighter during arrival ceremonies held July 12, 2010
HAWAIIAN STYLE BLESSING – Lt. Col. Christopher “Frenchy” Faurot, 199th Fighter Squadron pilot, along with his wife and Staff Sgt. Ben Nitta, a Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptor crew chief, drapes a maile lei across the nose of the F-22 Raptor jetfighter during arrival ceremonies held July 12, 2010
(Picture from the 2010 Annual Report)

Throughout the year, the Hawaii Air National Guard continued to prepare for the arrival of the F-22 Raptors which are replacing the F-15 Eagles the 199th Fighter Squadron as flown since 1987. The first two Raptors flew into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam just days prior to the July 9 arrival ceremony.

– 2010 Annual Report pp. 18