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    F-22 Demo Team headlines 2026 Wildwood Air Show [Image 9 of 13]

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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a near-vertical climb maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is firing flares from its countermeasure dispensers, producing bright orange-white bursts of light and trailing smoke. This appears to be an airshow demonstration showcasing the aircraft's agility and defensive systems.

    WILDWOOD, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES

    09.13.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers 

    1st Fighter Wing   

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs for the 2026 Wildwood Air Show in Wildwood, New Jersey, Sept. 13, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the aircraft’s performance capabilities through a series of planned maneuvers designed to highlight its speed, agility and operational employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

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    Date Taken: 09.13.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 21:14
    Photo ID: 9942829
    VIRIN: 260913-F-VS152-1032
    Resolution: 1956x2445
    Size: 2.02 MB
    Location: WILDWOOD, NEW JERSEY, US
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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is photographed from below in a near-vertical climb against a blue sky. The aircraft is generating dramatic vapor condensation clouds across its fuselage and wings, likely due to rapid pressure changes during a high-performance maneuver. The image appears to have been taken at an airshow or during a demonstration flight.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor, is photographed from below in a near-vertical climb against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is generating a dramatic vapor cone or condensation cloud across its fuselage and wings, likely caused by rapid pressure changes during high-performance maneuvering. The afterburner glow is visible through the cockpit canopy area, indicating maximum thrust is being applied.
    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a steep climbing maneuver with afterburners fully engaged, producing visible orange flame at the exhaust nozzles. The aircraft is surrounded by a dense condensation cloud (vapor cone/vortex effect) generated by the high-speed, high-G maneuver in humid atmospheric conditions. This appears to be an airshow demonstration based on the dramatic performance profile.
    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a steep climbing maneuver against an overcast sky. The aircraft is generating a dramatic vapor cone (condensation cloud) around its fuselage, indicative of high-speed, high-angle-of-attack flight. Afterburner flame is visible at the engine exhaust, and a dark smoke trail follows behind the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is captured in a steep near-vertical climb during what appears to be an airshow demonstration. The aircraft is in full afterburner with visible engine flames and a dramatic vapor/condensation cloud forming around the fuselage due to rapid pressure changes. The tail code 'FF' and partial serial number are visible on the aircraft's body.
    A Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor fifth-generation stealth fighter jet is captured in a near-vertical climb maneuver against a pale blue-grey sky. The aircraft is producing a dramatic vapor/condensation cloud along its fuselage, consistent with a high-angle-of-attack maneuver at an airshow. Afterburner flame is visible at the engine exhausts, indicating full military or afterburner power.
    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor design, is captured in a high-performance maneuver surrounded by a dense vapor cone and condensation cloud. The aircraft appears to be in a near-vertical or inverted banking attitude, with afterburner glow visible at the engine exhaust. The dramatic vapor effect suggests high-speed, high-G flight through humid air conditions.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a near-vertical climb maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft has its weapon bay doors open and afterburner ignited, producing a bright orange flame and smoke trail. Wingtip vortex condensation trails extend downward from the aircraft toward clouds below.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a near-vertical climb maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is firing flares from its countermeasure dispensers, producing bright orange-white bursts of light and trailing smoke. This appears to be an airshow demonstration showcasing the aircraft's agility and defensive systems.
    A military stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a near-vertical climb maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is dispensing flares and producing a visible afterburner flame plume, along with white condensation or smoke trails. Tail markings 'FF' are visible, indicating assignment to Langley Air Force Base's 1st Fighter Wing.
    A military stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured in a steep banking maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is simultaneously deploying multiple flares, which streak upward leaving bright white smoke trails. This appears to be an airshow demonstration showcasing the aircraft's countermeasure capabilities.
    A military stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor, is captured mid-maneuver against a clear blue sky while deploying multiple flares. The flares produce bright burning points and long white smoke trails that fan outward dramatically from the aircraft. This appears to be an airshow demonstration showcasing the aircraft's countermeasure systems.
    A dark-colored stealth fighter jet is captured in a banked maneuver from a below-and-behind perspective against an overcast sky. The aircraft displays characteristic angular stealth geometry with faceted surfaces, twin tail fins, and what appears to be an open weapons bay revealing internal components. Condensation trails or vapor streaks are visible trailing from the aircraft.

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