F-22 Raptor

Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:00 pm

I know we all like the old roaring warbirds, but I thought you might like to see the premier US fighter too. These were taken at Point Mugu on April 1, 2007. Because of the popularity of the pictures of the F-22 in the section for the show, I added a second page.

Anybody else want to add some Raptor shots?

Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:27 pm

Incredible photographs too! I'm really impressed...

Sat Apr 21, 2007 4:39 pm

Thanks, Neal! The weather was great until the late afternoon, when the marine layer started rolling back in.

Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:14 pm

And a couple more, with less vapor...

Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:20 pm

GREAT SHOTS!

I hope I get a chance to see it this year at a show.

Tim

Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:26 pm

wicked shots, & at cool angles

Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:01 pm

Beautiful pics!

I showed these pics to my 12 year old son who is Raptor "nut" and he just loved them. He's counting down the days until EAA Airventure so he can finally see one for the first time up close. :wink:

John

Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:30 pm

Thanks everyone. The Raptor is a great plane to watch do the demos that they are doing so far. The addition of the open weapons bay was a nice add! You are going to love seeing it at OshKosh.

Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:38 pm

OUTSTANDING!

The Raptor is an awesome fighting machine with no equal anywhere on the planet. Wicked! :shock:

Cheers!

Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:21 am

If "vg" stands for "Very Good" may I suggest you change the name to "EP"?

Excellent pictures!!!

Saludos,

Tulio

Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:48 pm

Cool photos.
I did not like the looks of the aircraft at first first but the more I see it the more im starting to fall in love with it.