F-22 Database and photo thread

Capt. Kyle Oliver, 27th Fighter Squadron pilot and standing in front of FF 162, will be one the new Thunderbirds (Opposing Solo) starting 2020. As far as I know, he will be the 2nd or 3rd F-22 pilot selected as a Thunderbird.

TY 104 among several Raptors from the 1st FW to participate in Red Flag 19-3. The 1st FW was the core wing that not only had to conduct their own air-to-air mission, but also supported all participating personnel.


64th Aggressors, "F-22s...sigh..."

2019 Chicago Air and Water Show:

Just some nice ones:

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Awesome!!! WOW

Glad you're enjoying them firebase.

Today, on the 72nd anniversary of the USAF:



The 70th USAF anniversary version:

Outstanding pictures!

Absolute beast of an aircraft, beautiful to watch. I'm glad they're keeping it one step ahead with all of these upgrades we're hearing about (and I'm sure some we're not). The new medium and long range AAM's are really going to increase its killing power. If it gets that missile that's half the size of AMRAAM (with similar range) OMG... that's what, 14 AAM's?

I suspect that given that, we'll be hearing less and less about the need for an "arsenal" plane...

Artsy:


ED 132:


Beginning of the Power Loop:


Then:

Skyball event at DFW Airport (American Maintenance Hanger 5) 5-6 October. (Photos by Andy)
TY 030:

All systems go. Ready to launch:

Recent reunion of retired senior 1st FW leaders with FF 185


1st FW Raptors training with 71st FTS Talons over the Atlantic ranges 30 Oct.
F-22s to T-38s: "You're going to need some more friends"...


Former 95th FS TY 091 training with Spanish Hornets & Typhoons last year





One is a known speed demon. The other is a car.

Dubai Airshow, held 17-21 November and is considered the 3rd largest airshow in the world.

FF 082:


Caution. Raptor X-ing (FF 189):


FF 157:






F-22 demonstrating it's improved cloaking self-protection system available in Increment 3.2B:

An off-season practice session:





F-22 Demo Team's 2020 schedule. Check them out if you can make one of these locations.

Did anyone else notice in the first two photos in the last post that the ailerons are deflected for a right roll, while the stabilizers are positioned for a Left roll?

I would be interested in any explanation for that control law strategy.