Yes it was impressive for a 5 year old.
I used to take Mother’s clothes pins and clamp a tiny piece of straw in the front and pretend it was a machine gun. I would line them up and take off and have dog fights etc. with my pretend jet fighters.
they used to hold an air to air gunnery competition called “William Tell” at Tyndall. I think every two years. A Canadian Air Force base won one of the first, but overall, Eglin pretty much dominated it. I think Holloman broke Eglin’s streak once.
I don’t guess they hold it any more but am not certain.
I know they have three squadrons of F-22s there which is probably the most of anywhere.
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFPN) — It was a historic day for Elmendorf as the base officially welcomed the first of its F-22 Raptor fleet during a ceremony here Aug. 8, 2007.
Elmendorf became the second operational base and the first Pacific Air Forces installation to receive the Air Force’s new superiority fighter.
Approximately 40 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Elmendorf, with 20 aircraft designated for the 90th Fighter Squadron and the other 20 to the 525th Fighter Squadron which will be activated later this year. The Air Force Reserve will fly the F-22 as part of the 302nd Fighter Squadron.