F-22 test squadron recognizes decorated squadron member, Vietnam hero

Steve Rainey (front seat), Lockheed Martin F-22 chief test pilot, and William Freckleton, 412 Range Squadron lead F-22 range control officer, take off Edwards Runway 22L in an F-16D for Freckleton’s incentive flight that occurred April 21. Freckleton is the only decorated Vietnam veteran at the 411th Flight Test Squadron with 117 combat missions, one MiG-17 kill, 1,100 flight hours in the F-4 and 1,300 hours in the F-14, and 357 aircraft carrier landings who is retiring this year after more than 40 years of combined military and government civilian service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)

PHOTO BY: Jet Fabara

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