Air Force Finds Langley Air Force Base the Best Site to Host F-22s

By Adam J. Hebert / April 20, 2001 at 5:00 AM
The Air Force has determined that basing the first wing of operational F-22s at Langley Air Force Base, VA, would result in the smallest environmental impact, according to a draft environmental impact statement published today. The Air Force had already determined Langley to be the "preferred alternative" to host the first Lockheed Martin F-22s. The base is also home to Air Combat Command and the 1st Fighter Wing of front-line Boeing F-15s that the Raptor is slated to replace. "Langley...

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