Raptors take flight over Kona

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An F-22 Raptor is marshaled into a parking spot at the Ellison Onizuka International Airport in Kona by an Airman assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Maintenance Squadron. The Raptor along with maintenance and support personnel were conducting divert airfield logistics training. (Hawaii Air National Guard/Special to West Hawaii Today)
Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam arrive at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on Friday. (Hawaii Air National Guard/Special to West Hawaii Today)
Between flying sorties, the public was able to view the F-22 Raptor and speak with airmen. (Hawaii Air National Guard/Special to West Hawaii Today)
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KAILUA-KONA — Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam were at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole training this weekend.

The training focused on logistical capabilities needed should the aircraft be diverted to alternate airfields in the Hawaiian Islands.

Between flying sorties, the public was able to view the F-22 Raptor and speak with airmen. It was the first time the Raptors have been on Hawaii island.