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Yes, thanks, I just posted them but an old friend gave them to me, I was hoping folks would enjoy them as I did. I (we) live about four (4) miles away and I work at that base, my wife is also the Depot Engineering, Equipment Manager with the F22 program, she is an ex - weapons loader on the F-16, A-10, F-111 and F-15.

The F22's are here for upgrades and modifications that the manufacture sub-contracted to Hill for completion of certain modifications,,,,,more F22's on the way too, quite the common site here now.

Take care....

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Cool, I thought maybe they were there 'cause I was. You know, me being special and all. I've never seen the Raptor doing any of it's crazy maneuvers, but just watching it do approached and touch and goes was awesome enough. I have a good buddy that just got stationed there not too long ago. He is currently working at the wing level, but is getting ready to move down to one of the squadrons to fill a position. He is pretty psyched about that. I love the area there though. Everyone you meet there is nice as hell. When I was there, we went snow hiking, and about 2 weeks later my buddy called me and told me it was like 78* there and they were grilling. I'm planning on making another trip out there on my own time this summer. Anyway, nice base and area, you're pretty lucky. And thanks again for the pictures.

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Some more nice shots at <a href="http://www.pbase.com/khajic/f22"> PBase.com</a>! Select the original size! Wink

Also nice ones on <a href="http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=498">airshowbuzz.com</a>, included pictures of both 05-4084 and 05-4086, already verified by Max via checksixx. Very Happy

J.J., I sent you Max's contact info...also in your post above, I think you were typing to fast... Re-check those tail numbers! Razz

I mixed up "4" with "1". Sorry! Embarassed

Thanks also for the contact info, checksixx!

Enjoy this video clip (6:49)! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1H1vN2tnPM&mode=related&search=">F-22 at the Point Mugu Air Show
</a> Some more stuff will follow.

That link provided crystal clear shots - very nice for sure..... thanks

J.J. wrote:

Enjoy this video clip (6:49)! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1H1vN2tnPM&mode=related&search=">F-22 at the Point Mugu Air Show
</a> Some more stuff will follow.

It's just a my impression or the raptor take of whit a very short distance?..

J.J., those are also 05 years not 85 years...

Thanks again, checksixx!

Neno wrote:

It's just a my impression or the raptor take of whit a very short distance?..

It is short, but thats normal for a burner take-off...Check

Some more nice shots:

<a href="http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/index.php/topic,7547.0.html">fencecheck.com</a> - For the pics, start with page four of this topic.

<a href="http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/523534">fredmiranda.com</a>

<a href="http://www.pbase.com/shhe/mugu_air_show_2007">pbase.com</a> - Album pics, part one

<a href="http://www.pbase.com/shhe/inbox">pbase.com</a> - Album pics, part two

Meathook wrote:

A good friend involved in this project...I agree, I think they are super.....thanks

Great shots by you bud Meat! Excellent.

Neno wrote:

J.J. wrote:

Enjoy this video clip (6:49)! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1H1vN2tnPM&mode=related&search=">F-22 at the Point Mugu Air Show
</a> Some more stuff will follow.

It's just a my impression or the raptor take of whit a very short distance?..

That was pretty sweet but what impressed me even more is that 180 degree turn at about 5:30 into the clip. I saw that and just thought "Damn!"

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Raptor flight demo at Point Mugu