U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs for the 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Illinois, August 15-16, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the aircraft’s performance capabilities through a series of planned maneuvers designed to highlight its speed, agility and operational employment. The visible vapor forms when rapid changes in air pressure and humidity around the aircraft cause water vapor in the air to condense. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)
Senior Airman Aubrey Cabe Taimanglo
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Staff Sergeant John Karnauk
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Senior Airman Miya Lyons
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
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