That time F-22 Raptors trained with Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s

Two USAF F-22 Raptors stealthy fifth-generation fighter jets from the 95th Fighter Squadron, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, flew to Orland Air Base, Norway, on Aug. 15 2018 as part of an exercise aimed at strengthening the NATO alliance and increasing its deterrent power.

The two raptors were joined by two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35A Lighting II stealthy fifth-generation fighter jets. Footage shows the jets flying in formation and receiving fuel from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom, 100th Air Refueling Wings, KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from Royal Air Force, Mildenhall.

During the refueling the eagle eyed amongst us will spot one of the Norwegian F-35s have a unique feature that distinguishes them from other countries’ version of the joint strike fighter: a drag chute pod that is used to slow the landing of the jet in icy conditions.

Although not shown in this video, the two U.S. F-22s squared off in simulated dogfights with the two Norwegian F-35s as part of an exercise aimed at strengthening the NATO alliance.

Norwegian Air Force Major Morten Hanche, who piloted one of the Norwegian F-35s, said the mock fight with the F-22s was great practice, especially since the F-35s generally surprise and overpower other non-stealthy aircraft.

He declined to name the winning aircraft, saying only: "The F-22 is a very formidable opponent."

This event marked the first time that the Raptor had flown in during a training exercise with European-owned and operated F-35s.

Video filmed by 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

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