Passing of the Torch Ceremony
Major Jason "Bondo" Costello, F-15 Eagel East Demonstration Team Pilot, does a preflight inspection of his aircraft before the F-15/F-22A Passing of the Torch Ceremony on 1 Dec 2006 at Langley AFB in Virginia. The Passing of the Torch Ceremony showcased the end of an era for the F-15 East Coast Demo Team and the beginning of a new day with the F-22A Raptor leading the way in aerial fighter demonstration. Maj Costello is the last F-15 East Coast Demo Pilot. (USAF Photo By Staff Sgt Samuel Rogers)