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An F-22 Raptor soars through the sky, showcasing its advanced stealth capabilities and aerodynamic design. As one of the U.S. Air Force's premier fighter jets, the F-22 is designed to dominate air combat, demonstrating its power and agility in this dynamic display of aerial prowess.
XR725/DF, English Electric Lightning F-6 (CN 95208) of the Lightning Training Flight, Royal Air Force seen at RAF Leuchars on 18 June 1981. The aircraft in the company of other jets from the LTF were deployed to Leuchars during the Tactical Bombing Meet at RAF Lossiemouth, the Lightnings acting as airborne umpires for the exercise. Delivered in August 1967, it left service in 1988 initially to a private owner in Yorkshire and is currently preserved in Binbrook village Lincolnshire in 11 Squadron markings as photographed by Dave Collins: www.flickr.com/photos/124558024@N02/14595059384/in/album-...
Scanned from an original 35 mm color transparency via Hasselblad X-5.
The maneuver flight of F-15J Eagle was so cool!
F-15Jイーグル942号機の機動飛行、しびれました～😍/
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✈️Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle 32-8942 - JASDF ADTW
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✨Taken at Gifu Airbase [RJNG] on November 13, 2022, 11:43
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📷Canon EOS R3
🔭EF500mm F4L IS II USM + EF1.4×III (700mm)
⚙️MANUAL・F5.6・1/2000th・+2/3EV・ISO1600(AUTO)
(DxO DeepPRIME)
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An aircraft I've been wanting to see for a while now, the only airworthy single-seat MiG-15 in Europe. Doesn't she look beautiful in this bare metal scheme with the Polish insignia?
Thought I'd get this in early, just wanted to say thanks for all the kinds words that have been posted this year on my Flickr site.
French Air Force
Couteau Delta display team never fail to impress during Royal International Air Tattoo
15-07-2018
Breakout scene of F-2B Tester Color and F-15J Eagle belonging to ADTW (hikoukaihatsujikkendan)‼️😃
飛実 F-2BテスターカラーとF-15Jイーグルのパッカーン(ブレイク)‼️😃
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✈️Mitsubishi F-2B 63-8101 - JASDF ADTW
✈️Mitsubishi F-15J Eagle 32-8942 - JASDF ADTW
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✨Taken at Gifu Airbase [RJNG] on November 13, 2022, 11:38
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📷Canon EOS R3
🔭EF500mm F4L IS II USM + EF1.4×III (700mm)
⚙️MANUAL・F5.6・1/2000th・+2/3EV・ISO3200(AUTO)
(DxO DeepPRIME)
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FAP BA5 with USAF F16s - Joint Exercise
USAF 91-0472 52nd FW Spangdahlem AB, Germany
General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
The Me 262A, a pioneering German jet-powered fighter aircraft of World War II, revolutionized aerial warfare with its unmatched speed and firepower. Designed by Willy Messerschmitt, it boasted twin engines and swept wings, achieving speeds exceeding 500 mph. Despite its late introduction, it left an indelible mark on aviation history.
The Me 262A featured two Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines, providing a top speed of over 500 mph (800 km/h) and a range of approximately 652 miles (1,050 km). Armed with four 30mm MK 108 cannons, it could also carry air-to-air rockets or bombs. Its advanced design influenced post-war jet aircraft development.
I took this photo from Crissy field when the Blue Angels flew over Salesforce tower, which is now the major landmark of the City.
LOCKHEED MARTIN F-16CM FIGHTING FALCON (MSN CC-153) USAF SOUTH CAROLINA ANG (92-3911) / BASE AÉREA DE MORÓN (LEMO)
There were some fighter jets that recently flew over Wisconsin this past week. By the time I realized what I was seeing fly by the window making all that noise, I was able to quick grab my camera, trip over the dog, and snap a few shots from the back deck while they turned to head more north to do hospital fly overs.
The Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star, introduced in 1948, was the United States' first operational jet fighter. Powered by a General Electric J33 engine, it boasted a top speed of 600 mph and a range of 800 miles. Armed with six 0.50 caliber machine guns, it played a pivotal role during the Korean War.
I'd much rather be kicking back watching the hawks than being scared out of my mind by these guys roaring overhead. A friendly, knowledgeable flickerite turned me onto the fact that these are F-15E Strike Eagles capable of hitting 1,875 MPH while only 'wasting' $41,064 per hour to fly.
He also advised me that NASA owns 2 of these guys which sort of freaked me out, but a little research (hello CoPilot) reveals they use it for testing purposes of high-speed flight, and they're not starting their own air force.
The first widely used jet fighter for the United States Air Force was the F-86 Sabre. Several versions were produced and they were manufactured under license in other countries for friendly nations. It was the most produced fighter in the Western World with just under ten-thousand of them built.
Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM +1.4x @280mm
Exposure: 1/640 sec @f/11 ISO100
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