Airplane Model*Hobby Master HA2816 1:72 F-22 Raptor 05-4098, 95th FS, August 2015 – Miniature Marvels: Airplane Models & Painted Dice

The USAF developed a requirement for a new air superiority fighter to replace the F-15 Eagle.
Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF). The aircraft is constructed using 39% titanium, 24% composite
material, 16% aluminum and 1% thermoplastic by weight. All these components contribute to the
F-22 being a light weight, extremely maneuverable, extremely fast aircraft that uses stealth
technology. The F-22 is also capable of ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence.

Lockheed F-22 Raptor 05-4098 was delivered July 20, 2007 and is currently allocated to the
95th FS. On August 28, 2015 F-22 05-4098 and three other F-22s of the 95th FS/325th FW from
Tyndall AFB arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany as part of the first F-22 European
training program Operation Atlantic Resolve. Included in the arrival was a McDonnell Douglas
C-17 Globemaster III with 50+ support airmen. This also tested the ability to F-22s, men and
materiel to Europe in case it ever became necessary.