Usaf Roundel Blue — 2 museum-grade prints in this palette. The Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor emerged from the USAF Advanced Tactical Fighter program as the first operational fifth-generation fighter, combining low-observable shaping, supercruise without afterburner, and thrust-vectoring maneuverability. Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia — one of America's oldest continuously active air bases — became the first operational home when the 27th and 94th Fighter Squadrons under the 1st Fighter Wing transitioned from the F-15 Eagle. The F-15EX Eagle II is Boeing's latest USAF Eagle variant, derived from the F-15QA export design and built to replace aging F-15C/D air superiority fighters. The 142nd Wing's selection as the first operational unit — ahead of many active-duty wings — reflects Portland's long Eagle heritage and continuous homeland air-defense alert mission.