U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Banducci, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team low observable aircraft structures technician, checks the low observable parts of an F-22 Raptor during the U.S. Ai More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies alongside two P-51 Mustangs as well as an A-10C Thunderbolt II during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ar More
An F-86 Sabre takes off during the 2018 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2018. The HFTCC provides civilian and military pilots the opportunity t More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs aerial maneuvers during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2018. The Raptor performs both air-to- More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team member gives a sticker to a child during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2018. The H More
Spectators gather to watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 23, 2019. The show also included demonstrati More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cory Clark, F-22 Demo Team safety observer, flies over the skies of Northern California while en route to Travis Air Force Base for the Thunder Over the Bay air show March 25, 2019. 1st L More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot takes a selfie alongside Steve Hinton, P-51 Mustang pilot, and Col. 'Whip' Grey, 192d Air National Guard Wing operations group commander dur More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot, flies above the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' iconic delta formation, in Beaufort, South Carolina, April 25, 2019. This historic flight featured t More
Members of the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pose before a performance in Beaufort, S.C., April 27, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Command, the team travels to over 20 air shows a season More
A statue of a World War II hero sits among freshly placed American flags outside the entrance of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., June 6, 2019. Marking 75 years since the Normandy beach landings, a More
U.S. Air Force Special Forces Airmen ride across the flight line after showcasing a Combat Search and Rescue Demonstration during the Wings Over Whiteman Air Show, June 15, 2019. Celebrating the 30th anniversar More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander and pilot, pulls into the vertical while taking off during the SkyFest air show at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 22, 2019. Representing the U.S. More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, buzzes the tower in Traverse City, Mich. during the National Cherry Festival June 29, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Command, the More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor sits on the flight line during the Fourth of July firework celebration in Battle Creek, Mich., July 4, 2019. Assigned to the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the F-22 performed multi More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission over Spokane, Wash., June 20, 2019. While in route to the SkyFest Air Show, More
A 1000 foot wall of fire explodes below the F-22 during the high speed pass maneuver in Great Falls, Mont. for the Mission Over Malmstrom air show, July 14, 2019. The pyrotechnics are used to simulate live ordn More
The 2019 F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team poses for their official team photo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 31, 2019. The 13-member team travels to over 20 air shows a season showcasing the performa More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, takes off to begin his aerial demonstration during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 28, 2019. With over 500,000 spectators in attendance and 10,000 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies behind the John Hancock building in Downtown Chicago during the Chicago Air and Water Show., Aug 17, 2019. The city held its first show back in 1 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, takes off before pulling straight into the vertical during the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show Sept. 7-8, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Annemarie Prozzillo, F-22 Demo Team aircrew flight equipment specialist, stands in front of the F-22 before launch during the Thunder over Dover air show, Sept. 14, 2019. Founded in 2 More
Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors land in Colorado Springs, Colo. for the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show, Sep 19, 2019. Performing on behalf of Air Combat Command, the 13-member team travels to 25 air shows a seaso More
Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors land at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. for the Thunder over Georgia Air Show, Sep 26, 2019. Performing on behalf of Air Combat Command, the 13-member team travels to 25 air shows a s More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor sits on display during the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 19, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team showcases the unique capabilities o More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, takes off during the Thunder over South Georgia Air Show at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 2, 2019. Lt. Col. Lopez has over 1,600 hours flying both More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, performs a dedication pass over the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds during the Guardians of Freedom Air Show at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 26, More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor arrives at the Dubai Air Show, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2019. United States military participation in the DAS provides opportunity to strengthen our military-to-military relat More
The sun rises over a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Air Show, Oct. 28, 2019. The Raptors were in town to perform during the two-day air show in Wichita Falls, More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson takes over as the new F-22 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, Jan. 21, 2020, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Gunderson, who goes by the callsign “Cabo,” will lead the 14-m More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, brings the aircraft to 90 degrees nose high during an aerial demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 30, 202 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs a pre-flight walk-around at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. Maj. Gunderson has over 1,500 hours fl More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies a practice demo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2019. Representing Air Combat Command, the F-22 Demo Team More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the F-22 Demo Team prepares to be launched out by a crew chief at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 30, 2020. Representing Air Combat Command, the F-22 Demo Team trav More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Gunderson, F -22 Demonstration Team pilot, prepairs to land at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, during the Air Force Heritage Flight Training Course, Feb. 25, 2020. The U.S. Ai More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, performs during an aerial demonstration at the Singapore Airshow 2020 near the Changi Exhibition Center Feb. 11, 2020. The F-22 Demo Team trave More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, configures the cockpit of the F-22 Raptor before an aerial demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 30, 2020 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies a practice demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 6, 2020. Th F-22 Demonstration Team practices thei More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, utilizes the raw power and thrust vectoring technology of the Raptor during a practice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 31, More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, flies across the Alaskan mountain range during a performance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2020. The F More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, executes the 'Power Loop' maneuver during a performance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2020. This maneu More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, performs a dedication pass during a performance in London, Ontario, Sept. 13, 2020. This maneuver serves as a salute to all t More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, flies alongside Maj. Cody Wilton, A-10 Demonstration Team Commander, during a performance in Stuart, Fla., Nov. 7, 2020. Both the F- More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, performs during an air show in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 17, 2020. The F-22’s raw power and thrust vectoring technology gives t More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, flies above Maj. Cody Wilton, A-10 Demonstration Team commander, during a special formation flight over Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 20, 2020 More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies alongside an F-35 Lightning II during a special formation flight in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 20, 2020. These two 5th-generation aircraft represent the Air Force’s stealth fi More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Banducci, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team low observable aircraft structures technician, ensures an F-22 Raptor’s canopy maintains its low observablity durin More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies alongside a TF-51 Mustang and a P-51 Mustang during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2018 More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs aerial maneuvers during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2018. The Raptor performs both air-to More
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II and two P-51 Mustangs perform a flyover during the annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2018. During th More
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fightning Falcon, F-22 Raptor, A-10C Thunderbolt II and P-51 Mustang fly in formation during the 2018 Heritage Flight Training and Cerification Course at Davis-Monthan More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Emanuel Knowlton, F-22 Demo Team superintendent, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Yamil Reyes-Sanchez, F-22 Demo Team chief, pose by the Raptor during the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizon More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team pilot/commander, flies over the skies of Northern California while en route to Travis Air Force Base for the Thunder Over the Bay air show March 25, 2019. M More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot poses with four California high school seniors after presenting them with their official Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarship certif More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot, flies with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in slot formation over the skies of Beaufort, South Carolina, April 25, 2019. This historic flight fea More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cory 'Punch' Clark, F-22 Demo Team Safety Observer, monitors the F-22 aerial demonstration at the MCAS Beaufort air show, April 27, 2019. As the Safety Observer, Clark stays on radio comm More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team pilot, flies alongside Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demo Team pilot, Capt. Andrew Olson, F-35 Demo Team pilot, and Mr. Andrew McKenna, Air Force Heritage Flight More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zach Zistl, F-22 Demo Team crew chief, walks to recover the F-22 Raptor upon landing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 15, 2019. Performing twice over the weekend during the Wings More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander and pilot, performs a dedication pass during the SkyFest air show at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 22, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and More
The F-22 Raptor flies over Traverse City, Mich. during the National Cherry Festival June 29, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Command, the F-22 Demo Team travels to 25 air shows a season to More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, pulls into the vertical during the Battle Creek Field of Flight air show July 7, 2019. Maj. Lopez has over 1,500 hours flying both the F-15 Eagle and th More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission over Spokane, Wash., June 20, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Annemarie Prozzillo, F-22 Demo Team aircrew flight equipment technician, watches as the Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at the Mission Over Malmstrom air show in Great Falls, M More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot, performs an aerial demonstration during the MCAS Beaufort air show in Beaufort, South Carolina, April 27, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air F More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, performs a twilight demonstration during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., July 28, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Command, the F-2 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies a a demonstration during the Chicago Air and Water Show Aug. 17, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team showcases the unique capabiliti More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, taxis after landing during the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show Sept. 7-8, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Command, the F-22 Demo Team More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies a twilight demonstration during the Thunder over Dover air show in Dover, Del., Sep 14, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air Combat Comma More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jeff Baskin, F-22 Demo Team dedicated crew chief, recovers the F-22 Raptor after landing in Colorado Springs, Colo. for the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show, Sept. 19, 2019. Founded in 2 More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies alongside U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-38 pilot, Greg Anders, during the Thunder over Georgia Air Show at Robins Air Force Base, Ga More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, performs a high speed pass maneuver during the Fort Worth Alliance air show in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 19, 2019. Representing the U.S. Air Force and Air More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander flies alongside a U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang, and U.S. Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team during the Thunder over South Ge More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander, finishes 'gearing up' in preparation for his performance during the Guardians of Freedom Air Show at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. More
Three U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., arrive at the Dubai Air Show, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2019. The F-22 Raptor's participation in the DAS More
The sun rises over a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor as the maintenance crew prepares the jet for launch during the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Air Show, Oct. 28, 2019. The Raptors were in town to p More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, prepares to launch out during a practice demo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 22, 2020. Representing Air Combat Co More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Gunderson, F -22 Demonstration Team pilot, prepairs to land at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, during the Air Force Heritage Flight Training Course, Feb. 25, 2020. The U.S. Air More
A variety of aircraft sit on display at the Singapore Airshow near the Changi Exhibition Center Feb. 11, 2020. The Singapore Airshow is an opportunity for the U.S. to demonstrate combat capabilities through sta More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, configures the F-22's cockpit before an aerial demonstration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 30, 2020. Maj. Gunde More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demo Team commander, flies alongside Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demo Team commander, and two P-51 Mustangs assigned to the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation at More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, climbs into the vertical during a practice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 6, 2020. The F-22 Demo Team travels to air shows all a More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, performs a max vertical climb during a performance in London, Ontario, Sept. 13, 2020. This maneuver showcases the F-22's pow More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Josh ‘Cabo’ Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, lands in preparation for a performance in Stuart, Fla., Nov. 7, 2020. The F-22 Demo Team travels to air shows all across the More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Flo., Nov. 20, 2020. The F-22 possesses a variety of air-to-air capabilities that make it the world's most lethal and maneuverable fighter je More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team salute Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, ACC F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, before taking off during the U.S. Air Force Her More
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II takes off during the 2018 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 4, 2018. The HFTCC provides civilian and military More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team pilot/commander, prepares to taxi out on the runway before performing during the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cory Clark, F-22 Demo Team safety observer, positions the Raptor for aerial refueling while en route to Travis Air Force Base for the Thunder Over the Bay air show March 25, 2019. 1st Lt. More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot poses for pictures with fans after the completion of his aerial demonstration on March 30, 2019. Maj. Lopez has over 1,500 hours flying both More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul 'Loco' Lopez, F-22 Demo Team commander/pilot, flies above the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' in Beaufort, South Carolina, April 25, 2019. This historic flight featured two of the world's premie More