Iraqi security forces were placed on high alert and American aircraft —unpiloted reconnaissance drones flying low, and fighter jets roaring high above —crossed the capital.
The F-16 also did a very effective "Heritage Flight" display with "23 Skidoo" and "Wee Willy II", showing off the best of old and new air force technology.
In addition, the USAF continues to fund development work of the Aerojet (formerly Atlantic Research) Variable Flow Ducted Rocket ramjet system as a future propulsion option for an extended range AAM.