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    Spirit of St. Louis [Image 2 of 13]

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    An F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is captured performing a high-angle of attack maneuver during what appears to be an airshow demonstration. The aircraft is nearly vertical with afterburners ignited, producing dramatic vapor condensation clouds and exhaust plumes. The background shows a suburban/rural landscape with trees, buildings, and a runway area.

    ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2019

    Photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm 

    Joint Base Langley-Eustis

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, takes off before pulling straight into the vertical during the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show Sept. 7-8, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team showcases the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2019
    Date Posted: 09.16.2019 00:52
    Photo ID: 5751960
    VIRIN: 190915-F-VA182-1003
    Resolution: 4672x3118
    Size: 6.82 MB
    Location: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, US
    Web Views: 362
    Downloads: 140

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    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is captured performing a high-performance vertical or near-vertical climb maneuver, likely during an airshow demonstration. The aircraft is generating visible vapor condensation clouds around its fuselage due to the high-G maneuver, with afterburners visibly lit. The background shows a rural/suburban landscape with tree-covered hills, residential structures, and a highway with a semi-trailer truck in the foreground.
    An F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is captured performing a high-angle of attack maneuver during what appears to be an airshow demonstration. The aircraft is nearly vertical with afterburners ignited, producing dramatic vapor condensation clouds and exhaust plumes. The background shows a suburban/rural landscape with trees, buildings, and a runway area.
    A close-up photograph of what appears to be an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet taxiing on a runway. The aircraft is shown in a three-quarter front view, revealing its distinctive angular stealth geometry, bubble canopy with a pilot visible inside, and deployed landing gear. The image was taken in natural daylight with a wooded background, suggesting an operational air base setting.
    A dark gray stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a steep climbing maneuver with afterburners fully engaged, producing bright orange flame from dual engines. The aircraft is viewed from below and behind, revealing its distinctive twin-tail and blended wing-body design. A large plume of white condensation or exhaust trails behind the aircraft against an overcast sky.
    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a near-vertical climb maneuver against an overcast sky. A dramatic vapor cone (Prandtl-Glauert condensation cloud) envelops the fuselage, indicating high-speed, high-G flight through humid air. The image appears to have been taken at an airshow demonstration.
    A U.S. Air Force crew chief in a black flight suit is performing a pre-flight or post-flight inspection on a military aircraft, crouching near the landing gear assembly. The technician is examining the underside of the aircraft wing while touching the nose gear strut. The setting appears to be a military flight line or tarmac.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in an olive green flight suit is speaking into a microphone at what appears to be an airshow or military event. He is wearing a service cap with a gold oak leaf insignia indicating the rank of Major, along with an 'Air Force Heritage Flight' patch on his sleeve. A large group of young people in matching dark t-shirts stands in formation behind him on a tarmac.
    An air show scene featuring a static F-22 Raptor in the foreground with tail markings 'FF AF 09 184', while six Blue Angels aircraft fly in tight delta formation overhead leaving white smoke trails. The Blue Angels jets are painted in their distinctive blue and gold livery. The setting appears to be a military air show with trees visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor, is taxiing on a runway or tarmac. A pilot in full flight gear is visible inside the cockpit, appearing to raise a hand. The image is taken from a low, close-up angle emphasizing the aircraft's angular, stealthy fuselage design.
    Two military aircraft from different eras are flying in formation against an overcast sky. The upper aircraft is a World War II-era propeller-driven fighter with a distinctive checkered nose pattern, while the lower aircraft is a modern stealth jet fighter. This appears to be a heritage flight demonstration, commonly performed at air shows to contrast historical and contemporary military aviation.
    A single military stealth fighter jet is captured in flight against a dramatic, overcast sky filled with large cumulus clouds. The aircraft appears to be banking or maneuvering at an angle, suggesting a dynamic flight demonstration or training exercise. The image is taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a steep banking maneuver against a partly cloudy sky. The aircraft is generating prominent wingtip and fuselage vapor trails, indicating high-speed, high-G flight conditions. The image appears to be taken at an airshow or during a demonstration flight.
    The image shows military aircraft parked on a flight line at what appears to be an air show. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter is prominently featured in the foreground, flanked by U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornets in their distinctive blue and gold livery. The setting is a sunny day with partial cloud cover over a paved tarmac.

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