IRON FALCON 2009: On the same footings as the Mirage ROSE-I the F-7PG pilots also got a chance to prove themselves when they took part in the UAE based multinational exercise, ‘Iron Falcon 2009’. PAF F-7PGs got a chance to fly against the F-22 Raptors, F-16E/F Block-60 Desert Vipers, upgraded Mirage-2000s and F-16A/B Block-15 fighters. The significance of this exercise was that the PAF pilots faced USAF F-22 Raptor pilots. While the Raptor pilots evaluated PAF pilot’s skill, our pilots also had the opportunity to study their mode of operations. USAF F-22 Raptors made their first appearance in the Middle East at the UAEAWC from November until December 10th 2009. Six Raptors and their support unit from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia performed bilateral training their coalitions partners.