Local fighter enthusiast enjoys ‘sound of freedom’
A die-cast model of an F-22 Raptor, complete with the 1st Fighter Wing's distinctive insignia and "FF" tail markings, is displayed in Mrs. Connie Johnson's home in Hampton, Va., March 17. Mrs. Johnson, a Hampton native, is an avid fighter jet enthusiast who regularly enjoys the sights and sounds of the F-22 Raptors from Langley Air Force Base, located immediately across the Back River from her home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason J. Brown)