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USAF F-22A Raptor
09-4180 'FF'
1st Fighter Wing
27th Fighter Squadron 'Fighting Eagles'
Langley AFB, Virginia, USA
Demon Divert
Due to an In-Flight Emergency at Eielson AFB, 8 F-35s diverted to nearby Fairbanks Int't. After the runway was reopened and the jets fueled, all 8 jets departed in style.
Fuel Into Noise!
With afterburner blazing, a Luke based F-35A launches on the first mission of the day.
What was supposed to be a 4-Ship drag back to Utah, a tanker broke forcing a shuffle in who got to depart for home.
These two drew the lucky straws.
Nightmares Return
Friday morning arrivals, from VMFAT-502 "Flying Nightmares", demonstrating both modes of landing for the F-35B.
Down Under, Up North
Royal Australian Air Force F-35A sits on the Red Flag ramp, at Eielson AFB. Being flown and maintained by No.75 Sqn, it was part of a rainbow of jets pulled from various units.
Up and Away
On a post maintenance, Functional Check Flight (FCF), this Raptor driver puts on a little show.
Falling with Style
RaZZ putting the Raptor through it's paces during the 2024 Yuma airshow. The use of IR flares, really adds a great touch.
First Timer
Dash-2's first experience with a big-wing tanker. He did quite well, through the day. Gotta love professionals.
Nightmares Return
Friday morning arrivals, from VMFAT-502 "Flying Nightmares", demonstrating both modes of landing for the F-35B.
Lucky on Friday the 13th
3 of the 4 F-35As taxiing for departure, after a weather divert the day prior. These are from the 421st FS at Hill AFB, Ut.
Short Final
Catching the lead Danish F-35 just about to cross the fence, with his wingman turning base.
Top of the World
This F-35B pilot is giving us an enthusiastic wave, as he taxis past. These guys gave my wife and I, an up close look at the jet and were all around great dudes.