Luke Days 2009
Luke AFB
March 21, 2009
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Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22A Raptor
43rd Fighter Squadron "Hornets"
The underside - on a pass w/ the weapon's bay open.
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.
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43rd Fighter Squadron "Hornets"
Tyndall AFB
Almost Got Him... :o
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Here's the whole bird...
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In the overcast muggy skies of Nellis.
Aviation Nation 2008
F-22 Raptor demo during Heritage Flight training at Davis-Monthan AFB (3/7/2009)
LUKE
Raptor demo practice at DM, Saturday 3/6, showing vapor during a turn.
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The Edge Of The Future
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(Yes, it's an F-22...)
Ride The Wave
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Raptor Demo at Heritage Flight Conference, DMA, Tucson, AZ March 6th, 2010
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Anyone know what the small (bit bigger than a soda can) cylindrical object is on the belly of some F-22s? I've probed around a bit and come up with zilch. Thought it might be some sort of ACMI-thingy but I've seen it on others in various locations such as airshows. ???
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May be a small camera used to take video for later PR work? Hard to say without some close ups, just my two cents.
From Luke Days last year:
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Izzat the radar reflector that makes it easier for ATC to track them in civvie airspace?
I believe Joe is on the right track. My recollection is that the stealthy aircraft use externally mounted reflectors while flying within the civilian air space/stateside so they will show up on the civilian controller's radar screens - which certainly helps when trying to control/direct air traffic.
Just did a quick Google search and http://www.f-16.net/f-16_forum_viewtopic-t-11628.html (http://www.f-16.net/f-16_forum_viewtopic-t-11628.html) stated that it is in fact an RCS enhancer. They apparently remove it for training sorties.
Excellent, many thanks.
Something I put together for 'Zeke' and the Raptor demo team.
Nicely done Jason!
That is nicely done but did you try it with a front-quarter shot at all?
Thanks Joe and Jay.
Jay, I could try a front quarter shot, but I prefer to go with something a little different. The majority of the shots that I have seen are head-on or front 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4. I could and probably eventually will go with something a little more traditional, but I think a unique shot that had some thought is more a bit more of a sincere gesture to a person I have a great deal of respect for.
I genuinely appreciate the feedback!!
No Worries Jason...
It's difficult to know here on AzAP if/when someone is simply sharing or if they're looking for critique or suggestions since we don't have a dedicated "Gimme Your Thoughts On This" section.
I see your reasoning and I think it will make an excellent presentation piece! Well Done!!
- Jay
QuoteIt's difficult to know here on AzAP if/when someone is simply sharing or if they're looking for critique or suggestions since we don't have a dedicated "Gimme Your Thoughts On This" section.
We have one, it's just horribly underutilized. Main page, listed as Critiques.
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Some from the Raptor Demo
Close up.
One from Luke '09.
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94th FS bird, Red Flag 09-3.
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Nice moon Caspar!
Thank You Sir!
Lockheed-Martin F/A-22A LRIP Lot 2 Block 10 Raptor 02-4032 of the 43rd Fighter Squadron from Tyndall AFB on approach to land on Runway 03 Right at Luke AFB today:
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Brian - nice catch. How long after I left did this bad boy come in?
Quote from: Jeff Welker on January 28, 2011, 05:22:23 PM
Brian - nice catch. How long after I left did this bad boy come in?
It landed at 2:08.
A few photos of the less Stealthy, more range F-22 Raptor, caught Friday.
The first shot shows the Raptor about to take a Sidewinder shot right after takeoff. Probably at some photogs trying to take his photo.
You wonder just how much the RCS goes up with those on. Nice catch Mr. Oz.
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F-22 Raptor 325th Fighter Wing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5399889174/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Lockheed-Martin F-22A-40 Raptor 09-4172 of the 27th Fighter Squadron based at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia at the Air Force Heritage Conference at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on Friday, March 4:
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Good photos Brian, really like the second one.
Daniel great catch with the vapor and ab. Lynn
One of the newest Raptors in the fleet with all kind of funky shine....
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USAF Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 09-4172 KDMA by James O'Rear acm2362 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_orear/5498661152/) by James "JSlugman" O'Rear (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_orear/), on Flickr
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USAF Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 09-4172 KDMA by James O'Rear acm2363 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_orear/5498066149/) by James "JSlugman" O'Rear (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_orear/), on Flickr
James these photos reflect your usual good work. Thanks to all of you for posting these. I saw my first f-22 yesterday at El Centro. He made one approach at about 150-200 ft and left. I was on the OTHER runway of course.
Quote from: Lynn Evans on March 04, 2011, 08:43:15 PM
Good photos Brian, really like the second one.
Daniel great catch with the vapor and ab. Lynn
Thanks Lynn! I moved to Valencia near Wilmot later in the afternoon. The Raptor made some sweet passes overhead after the formation flyby.
Thanks Lynn, it has been a jam-packed few days and I fear it is not going to let up until I leave the country!
James....Coool!!
A Raptor at DM for the Heritage Flight Conference.
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IMG_4547 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/museumandy/5503776713/) by MuseumAndy (http://www.flickr.com/people/museumandy/), on Flickr
F-22 demo on 3/5/11. Davis-Monthan AFB, Heritage Flight training.
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_MG_9919 F-22 Raptor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/5506802175/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Quote from: Lynn Evans on March 04, 2011, 08:43:15 PM
Good photos Brian, really like the second one.
Daniel great catch with the vapor and ab. Lynn
Thanks Lynn.
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Lockheed-Martin F-22A "Raptor" (4172)(USAF 09-4172)(FF 27th FS Fighting Eagles, Langley AFB VA) 2011 Heritage Flight Conference D-MAFB
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F-22 and P-51 Heritage Flight (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/5507516203/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 05-4098 of the 49th Fighter Wing based at Holloman Air Force Base performing at the Luke AFB Airshow on March 19, 2011.
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(http://air-and-space.com/20110319%20Luke/_BEL4692%20F-22A%2005-4098%2049FW%20right%20side%20in%20flight%20l.jpg) AIM-9 Sidewinders are extended from the weapons bays to allow their seeker heads to acquire targets before launch.
Awesome shot Brian.
Quote from: wingsnstuff on March 20, 2011, 06:54:13 PM
Awesome shot Brian.
Thanks! I never saw a Raptor with missiles on the racks before. The sky was getting awfully white by the afternoon.
Closeup of the missile. There's an exhaust deflector at the rear of it.
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Sulum Reverto Domus
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That's some mighty fancy titleage there Jeff... :D
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
That's some mighty fancy titleage there Jeff... :D
I like to mix things up from time-to-time and sometimes my public school education just won't get the job done :P
I had to ask for assistance from a friend who learned his latin from a kindly nun ;)
Quote from: Jeff Welker on March 21, 2011, 01:26:54 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
That's some mighty fancy titleage there Jeff... :D
I like to mix things up from time-to-time and sometimes my public school education just won't get the job done :P
I had to ask for assistance from a friend who learned his latin from a kindly nun ;)
Oxymoron... ;)
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2011, 01:29:27 PM
Quote from: Jeff Welker on March 21, 2011, 01:26:54 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2011, 12:09:00 PM
That's some mighty fancy titleage there Jeff... :D
I like to mix things up from time-to-time and sometimes my public school education just won't get the job done :P
I had to ask for assistance from a friend who learned his latin from a kindly nun ;)
Oxymoron... ;)
So that's where the scars on his knuckles came from :o
Great shot Jeff!
A few of my grabs from Saturday.
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I can't get enough of that Raptor - very nice Bill.
Luke Days - 70 Years of Thunder
7th Fighter Squadron (7 FS) "Screamin' Demons"
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Thanks Jeff!
Valet Parking
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Damn Kasper..... :o
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Man looks like servicing the gun is quite an ordeal, looks my old dodge stratus, in order to get to the battery you had to remove the fron tire and crawl up in the wheek well, lol
Raptor finding the only moisture in all of Tucson.
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USAF Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 09-4172 KDMA by James O'Rear acm2510 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_orear/5702719580/) by James "JSlugman" O'Rear (http://www.flickr.com/people/james_orear/), on Flickr
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IMG_0256.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/55094646@N04/5536227417/) by elenor_smites (http://www.flickr.com/people/55094646@N04/), on Flickr
Spotting outside Luke AFB
Peek A Boom
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Raptor...
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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor 06-0111 USAF OT 422nd Test & Evaluation Squadron (422 TES) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/6827312641/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
F-22 (s/n 06-4124), Nellis, 1/31/12.
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_92W3613 F-22 (s/n 06-4124) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6827451739/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
F-22, Nellis, 1/31/12.
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_92W4551 F-22 (s/n 06-4111) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6844205331/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
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Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor 06-4109 USAF WA 433rd WPS 57th Wing USAF Weapons School (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/6852192445/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor 06-4124 USAF OT 422nd Test & Evaluation Squadron (422 TES) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/6852625155/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
Green panel on F-22 (s/n 05-4096), Nellis, 2-1-12. I wonder if this has something to do with their on going oxygen problems with the F-22s.
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_92W5788 Green panel?? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6856786307/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
I'm surprised it doesn't say "This Space For Rent"
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F-22A Raptor 04-4068 of the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group at the Air Force Heritage Conference on March 4, 2012:
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The Other Side Of Midnight
Backside of the weapons bay pass...
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F-22 demo during Heritage Flight training, DM, 3/4/12.
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_92W9634 F-22A Raptor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6817993330/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
At The Merge...
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Flies Like Teen Spirit
(With a lot of grunge...)
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Somebody get me a helmet and a ladder...
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Raptor Demo launch for Friday practice at St George, Utah...
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Saucer Section
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Plan Form View
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Quote from: Jay Beckman on July 02, 2012, 01:14:20 PMPlan Form View
Way cool! A very unusual aircraft indeed.
Raptor, Roosting...
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IMG_1653 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/7696114722/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
A flight of 6 F-22's stopped overnight in Portsmouth, New Hampshire while enroute to Holloman AFB, returning from an overseas Deployment.
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Turning Away (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkoffman/8423681713/) by redsox223 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mkoffman/), on Flickr
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Heading Home (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkoffman/8423681883/) by redsox223 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mkoffman/), on Flickr
Great angles. I've never seen one with the tanks under the wings.
I guess they dont spend much time in transit, or this was a rare day time travel schedule.
One Raptor Rocketing
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Raptor and Rincons
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From Luke 2011
(RIP Luke 2013)
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Lockheed Martin/ Boeing F-22A Raptor 09-4184 27th FS "Fightin' Eagles"1st FW FF Langley AFB, VA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8539672738/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
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That's a great angle, Steve ...... It really works well on the Raptor!
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Lockheed F-22 Raptor 27th FS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/10966596706/) by Pasley Aviation Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
F-22 Raptors Nellis AFB Red Flag 14-1 2/3/14
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_68U0290 Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptors (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/12383059264/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
F-22 DM Heritage Flight training 3/2/14.
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A92W0414 Got Gold? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/12915117113/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
First Fighter Wing F-22 s/n 04-4067, Red Flag 14-1, Nellis, 2/5/14.
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F-22 Raptor demo on Sunday at the Planes of Fame airshow in Chino. Shot from the extended centerline of runway 21 - just off the airport.
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I've been shooting a sharing a whole lot of USMC and Navy jets lately. Here's a little Air Force for balance...
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14256778013_caeeecf126_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nHPHpt)F-22 from the top - Chino Planes of Fame airshow 2014 (https://flic.kr/p/nHPHpt) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
F-22 landing at DM during the 2015 Heritage flight conference.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8673/16500107249_3b464dcc0e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r94n2K)F-22 Raptor (https://flic.kr/p/r94n2K) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Heritage Flight Training. DM. 2/27/15.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8623/16502313649_3537f3fccf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r9fEV8)_31A1380 F-22 Raptor (s/n 09-4187) (https://flic.kr/p/r9fEV8) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
Heritage Flight training, DM, 2/27/15.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8633/16692575101_ca3e5d81b7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rr4P1Z)_31A1476 F-22 Raptor (https://flic.kr/p/rr4P1Z) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
Cool one Ned!
Thanks Scott. Heritage Flight Training is always one of the highlights of my year.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8575/16082668653_655f789ab1_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qvaT5z)F-22 (https://flic.kr/p/qvaT5z) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Sweet shot Chris... :)
Thank you Anna and Joe. Like Ned, Heritage Flight Conference is a highlight for me as well.
Very nice Chris.
2015 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at DM.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8683/16543741860_161d598229_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rcV15C)Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor (https://flic.kr/p/rcV15C) by ChrisCostello01 (https://www.flickr.com/people/130874015@N03/), on Flickr
F-22A (91-4009), Edwards AFB, 3/20/15.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8754/16833774190_e7e9c2ebdf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rDxuA3)_31A4563 F-22A Raptor (s/n 91-4009) (https://flic.kr/p/rDxuA3) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
Planes of Fame airshow 5/1/15. Chino, CA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8761/17173382393_d8610df9e5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/say5gT)_31A0768 F-22 Raptor (https://flic.kr/p/say5gT) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
F-22 showing the radar reflector below the fuselage used so ATC can track them.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/524/18750806009_04140a858f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uyWMmM)_31A1632 F-22 Note the radar reflector (https://flic.kr/p/uyWMmM) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
A very cool and interesting photo Ned, great light and burner, plus the radar reflector, good catch.
Gorgeous shot, Ned.
Aggressive Maneuver .. Aggressive Conversion
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015
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More of the F-22 at Oshkosh 2015
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Gorgeous, clear, sharp shot!
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5540/31173316810_bed2b997cd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PuFp2u)F-22 (https://flic.kr/p/PuFp2u) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
To all; These F-22 shots are off the charts. Well done. Wow!
QuoteTo all; These F-22 shots are off the charts. Well done. Wow!
Thank you Vance........ not knowing a whole lot about flickr my email started exploding after it was put on the exlpore group page. I guess that's a good thing since it was the first pic I had get invited there.
Chris, I know what you mean. I had two in one night and got nearly 10,000 emails (Flickr mails). I've posted thousands of photos on Flickr and have only received 3 Explores. To get one on your first post is really something and well deserved. The image and composition is off the charts good. Merry Christmas and keep the images coming. I do enjoy view them.
Thank you Vance!! Merry Christmas to you as well.
RIAT 2017, F-22 out of Langley, too bad the skies were grey...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4521/38791500791_529ca1bc2e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/226SzHa)09-4180-FF F-22A 1st FW (https://flic.kr/p/226SzHa) by Bjorn van der Flier (https://www.flickr.com/photos/79988143@N02/), on Flickr
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Lockheed-Martin F-22A Raptor of the 192nd Fighter Wing based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia at Davis-Monthan AFB on March 4, 2018:
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F-22 Raptor. Heritage Flight Training at DM. 3/2/18.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/877/26322990117_1f44059494_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G75cTc)_94A9605 USAF F-22 Raptor (https://flic.kr/p/G75cTc) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Roasted Chicken at Aviation Nation 2017.
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F-22 Raptor. Heritage Flight Training at DM on 3/1/19.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7813/46600831335_4f7ca4bd14_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dZXrBe)_W5A7101 USAF F-22 Raptor (https://flic.kr/p/2dZXrBe) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Lickety Split
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