HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A F-22A Raptor, P-51 Mustang and F-4 Phantom II practice the Heritage Pass here Oct. 23 before the Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest Open House. The open house starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22A Raptor from the 49th Fighter Wing here practices Oct. 23 before the Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest Open House. The open house starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-4 Phantom II from the 82nd Aerial Targeting Squadron here practices Oct. 23 before the Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest Open House. The open house starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. Michael Stapleton, 49th Operations Group commander, fits a young open house patron with the helmet worn by fighter pilots when they fly at the 2009 Open House here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A C-17 Globemaster III performs at the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airmen from the U.S. and German Air Forces watch the 2009 open house from under the engine of a CV-22 Osprey. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Lt. Col. John Klatt performs in the Air National Guard Extra 300 here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A B-25 flown by Jim Terry performs at the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The German air force Tornado stationed here performs a flyby at the 2009 open house Oct. 24 . The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Flahive)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Holloman Open House patrons take a break from the show, and the sun, under a T-38 Talon at the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Elizabeth Rabjohn-Allen, of St. Mary's, Ga., watches Lt. Col. John Klatt perform in his Air National Guard Extra 300 at the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Andrew Jauch and Shalane DuQuette of Tularosa watch an aerial performance at the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at the open house, Oct. 24. The open house showcased military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military.The event helps educate the public on Air Force capabilities, increase recruiting and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Air Force Reserve Jet Car performs at the open house here, Oct. 24. The car is powered by a J34-48 jet engine and can hit a speed of 400 mph in eight seconds. The open house showcased military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A Twin Beech aircraft maneuvers over Holloman during "Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest," Oct. 24. The open house showcased military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military. The event helps educate the public on Air Force capabilities, increase recruiting and show appreciation to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The P-51 Horsemen flown by Dan Friedkin and Ed Shipley performed during "Raptors and Reapers over the southwest", Oct. 24. The open house showcased military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Patrons of the ?Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest? open house render proper respect during the National Anthem here, Oct. 24. While aerial acts were performed, patrons were able to buy food, drinks, squadron memorabilia and souvenirs. Children were able to enjoy the Kid?s Zone complete with bouncing castles, face painting and the chance to meet a pilot (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- German air force Tornados taxi after completing an in-air refueling demonstration during the 2009 open house here, Oct. 24. The German and Canadian air forces were both represented during the event, making ?Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest? an international open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A Canadian air force CF-18 Hornet taxis after completing it?s final aerial demonstration during the 2009 open house here, Oct. 24. The German and Canadian air forces were both represented during the event, making ?Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest? an international open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Patrons of the 2009 open house look on as the F-22A Raptor taxis after completing it?s aerial demonstration here, Oct. 24. While aerial acts were performed, patrons were able to buy food, drinks, squadron memorabilia and souvenirs. Children were able to enjoy the Kid?s Zone complete with bouncing castles, face painting and the chance to meet a pilot (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John D. Strong II)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A four ship of F-22A Raptors performs a flyby over the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. This F-22 flyby was one of many including the T-38 Talon, MQ-9 Reaper, C-17 Globemaster III and German air force Tornado. The open house also featured both military and civilian acts as well as static displays of a variety of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- A four ship of F-22A Raptors performs a flyby over the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. This F-22 flyby was one of many including the T-38 Talon, MQ-9 Reaper, C-17 Globemaster III and German air force Tornado. The open house also featured both military and civilian acts as well as static displays of a variety of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. ? The F-22A demonstration team performs during the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The team, based at Langley Air Force Base, Va., performed with Holloman F-22?s. The open house featured both military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. ? The F-22A demonstration team performs during the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The team, based at Langley Air Force Base, Va., performed with Holloman F-22?s. The open house featured both military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. ? The F-22A demonstration team performs during the 2009 open house here Oct. 24. The team, based at Langley Air Force Base, Va., performed with Holloman F-22?s. The open house featured both military and civilian aircraft, all three New Mexico bases and all branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22A Raptor, P-51 Mustang and F-4 Phantom II performs a Heritage Pass here during the 2009 open house Oct. 23. The Heritage Pass concluded the aerial demonstrations of the open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Canadian CF-18 Hornet performs at the 2009 open house here Oct. 24 before a crowd of onlookers. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Canadian CF-18 Hornet performs at the 2009 Open House, ?Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest,? here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Canadian CF-18 Hornet performs at the 2009 Open House, ?Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest,? here Oct. 24. The Holloman Open House showcased military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Means)
by Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen
49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
10/24/2009 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 2009 Holloman Air Force Base Open House, titled "Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest," kicked off at 9 a.m. Oct. 24.
Although it is called Raptors and Reapers, the title only offers a taste of the many aircraft that will be represented during the action-packed event.
Military aerial acts include the F-22A Raptor, F-4 Phantom II, T-38 Talon, C-17 Globemaster III, German air force Tornado, and Canadian CF-18 Hornet. Civilian aerial acts include Tim Weber's Extra 300, Craig "Brute" Teft's Pitts Special, The P-51 Horsemen, Jim Terry's Mitchell Bombers and Lt. Col. John Klatt's Air National Guard Extra 300. And many more aircraft are set up as static displays.
Gates opened at 9 a.m. and the show is scheduled to end around 4:30 p.m.
Anyone not possessing a Department of Defense ID card should enter the base through the West Gate approximately one mile south of the Main Gate. Once on the installation, follow signs and parking attendants.
Department of Defense ID card holders should enter the base through the Main Gate and are permitted to park in any designated parking area.
