U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team members pose for a photo with two “future aviators” during the 1st Fighter Wing’s Centennial Celebration Fall Festival at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 28, 2 More
Two F-22 Raptors, from the F-22 Demonstration Team at Langley AFB, Va., fly into Santiago, Chile, to participate in 2016 International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), on March 27, 2016. Airmen from around the U.S. More
Jose Antonio Gomez, Chilean Minister of Defense, meets with Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force, and Michael A. Hammer, U.S. Ambassador to Chile, during the opening of the 2016 FIDAE Air and Space Tra More
Chief Master Sgt. Jose Barraza, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) command chief, shows a young boy the aircraft on display at the 2016 FIDAE Air and Space Trade Show in Santiago, Chile, April 1, 2016. Airmen More
Members of the 2017 U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pose for a group photo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 7, 2017. The demonstration team members help to educate current and future gener More
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team participates during the 911th Airlift Wing's Wings Over Pittsburgh 2017 Air Show, at Coraopolis, Pa., May 12, 2017. This is the first air show hosted by the 911th Airlift Wing More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kyle Kirkland, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team crew chief, taxis a F-22 at the Wallops Flight Facility at Chincoteague Island, Va., June 15, 2017. Kirkland is on his second year of worki More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin McCormick, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team crew chief, inspects the aircraft before it performs at the Seafair Festival in Seattle, WA., Aug. 4, 2017. The Searfair that took p More
An F-22 Raptor, piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, performs during the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 18, 2017. The show that too More
An F-22 Raptor, piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, performs during the Canadian International Air Show in Toronto, Canada, Sept. 2, 2017. The F-22 R More
An F-22 Raptor awaits take-off after the 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show in Lancaster, Calif., March 26, 2018. The F-22 Raptors were flown in from Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, to ensure mission op More
The sun rises behind airplanes on the flightline at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile, April 2, 2018. The fair is the second largest aerospace, defense and security exhibitio More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs for spectators at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile, Ap More
U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Team members jump from a Chilean Air Force C-130 Hercules and into the skies above the FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile, April 6, 2018 More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Stefan "Coma" Morell, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team safety officer, passes out stickers to FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) attendees in Santiago, Ch More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, practices before flying at Beale's Air & Space Expo at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 28, 2018. More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, prepares to fly at Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 12, 2018. The MacDill community witnesse More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, thanks Staff Sgt. Nick Banducci, F-22 Raptor Demo Team dedicated crew chief, before flying at AirPower over Hampton Roads O More
Members assigned to the U.S. Army Golden Knights, display an American flag during the opening ceremony at AirPower Over Hampton Roads JBLE Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 19, 2018 More
Spectators watch the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team perform during the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, NY., May 25, 2018. The Raptor is a multirole fighter capable of supporting both air-to-air More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, performs safety checks on the Raptor before flight during the Gunfighter Skies Air and Space Celebration at Mountain More
An F-22 Raptor, piloted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, taxis around a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 after landing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Statio More
Greg "B.A." Anders, Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-5-1 Mustange pilot, flies his aircraft, "Val-Halla" during the Cold Lake Air Show at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, July 20, 2018. Anders is a More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez II, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot/commander, flies above Hampton Roads during a practice at Langley Air Force Base, Va., August 1, 2018. In its demonstration, the ai More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Baskin, F-22 Raptor Demonstration dedicated crew chief, prepares for the landing of F-22 Raptors at Offutt Air Force Base, Ne., August 9, 2018. Baskin uses a heatset to communi More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Darshele Green, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team avionics specialist, congratulates Airmen after an Oath of Enlistment ceremony at Offutt Air and Space Open House at Offutt Air Force Ba More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Banducci, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, performs a ground show during the Terre Haute Air Show at Terre Haute Regional Airport, In., August 18, 2018. Crew c 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 performs a series of aerial maneuvers during an F-22 Demonstration practice at the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. JBLE h 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 Brig. Gen. John Breazeale, mobilization assistant to the Director of Operations, Air Combat Command, dons his helmet during the 2020 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Bas 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. Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration team pilot and commander, flies a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Al More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Al 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
The Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team arrives for an air show in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Nov. 18, 2020. The F-22 Demo Team travels to air shows all across the world to showcase the performance and More
Jim Beasley, Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation pilot, prepares a P-51 Mustang “Bald Eagle” to fly during a Heritage Flight Demonstration with a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during the 1st Fighter Wing’s Centen More
A C-130 from the Texas Air National Guard taxis into Santiago, Chile, to participate in the 2016 International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), on March 27, 2016. Airmen from around the U.S. are scheduled to partic More
Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, and Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force, pose together for reporters during the opening of the 2016 FIDAE Air and Space Trade Show in Santiago, Chile, March 29, More
A young girl looks out the top of a C-17 Globemaster III from Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio during the at the 2016 FIDAE Air and Space Trade Show in Santiago, Chile, April 1, 2016. Airmen from around the U.S. came More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team take part in the 911th Airlift Wing's Wings Over Pittsburgh 2017 Air Show, at Coraopolis, Pa., May 12, 2017. During the air show, members of More
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot performs during the OC Air Show at Ocean City, Md., June 17, 2017. This was the 10th anniversary of the air show celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior More
A young girl watches a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor perform a demonstration at the HAPO “Over the River” Air Show in Kennewick, Wash., July 29, 2017. The demonstration team consists of four dedicated crew chiefs, More
An F-22 Raptor takes-off after spending the weekend at the Seafair Festival in Seattle, WA., Aug. 7, 2017. The Searfair that took place Aug. 5th and 6th, was a boat and airshow, providing the crowd with high-s More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin McCormick , F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team crew chief, prepares for an F-22 Raptor to approach as it lands for the Chicago Air and Water Show in Gary, Ind., Aug. 17, 2017. The More
F-22 Demo Team pilot, Major "Loco" Lopez performs during a demo team practice on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, February 13th, 2019.The team performs precision aerial maneuvers to showcase the capabilities of the F More
Spectators film a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jet performing maneuvers in the sky at the Los Angeles County Air Show held in Lancaster, California, March 22, 2018. The F-22s were flown in from Edwards Ai More
An Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team member places chocks at the jet's wheels at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile, April 2, 2018. The fair, held every two ye More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies a demonstration at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile, Apri More
Guest watch an aerial event at FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio) in Santiago, Chile, April 7, 2018. The fair, held every two years, will hosts 46 different countries and 580 exhibiting companies.
An F-22 Raptor taxis down the runway at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 26, 2018. The jet, flown by U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, was brought to More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Niccum and Staff Sgt. Israel Davila, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team crew chiefs, perform a ground show during Tampa Bay AirFest 2018 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 12, 2018. More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, prepares to soar at AirPower over Hampton Roads Open House at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 18, 2018. Tech. Sgt. Jeff Ba More
Chris Darnell, Shockwave driver, performs during AirPower Over Hampton Roads JBLE Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 19, 2018. Shockwave is a modified class-8 truck that shoots fire, More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor soars above the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, NY., May 25, 2018. In its demonstration, the aircraft showed stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionic warfight More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, practices before flying at the Gunfighter Skies Air and Space Celebration at Mountain Home Air Force More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, performs a practice demonstration at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y., June 8, 2018. The Raptor performance was one More
Center, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Yamil Reyes-Sanchez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team team chief, right, Capt. Richard "Icarus" Bean, Raptor Demo Team safety officer, and, left, Staff Sgt. Annemarie Prozzillo, More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor soars above the AirPower over Hampton Roads during a practice at Langley Air Force Base, Va., August 1, 2018. The jet, flown by Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Tea More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies above Offutt Air Force Base, Ne., August 9, 2018. The jets are assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman More
Eventgoers wave to U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration commander/pilot, after his performance at Offutt Air Force Base, Ne., August 11, 2018. The Raptor performance was the headlini More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul "Loco" Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/pilot, interacts with event-goers during the Terre Haute Air Show at Terre Haute Regional Airport, In., August 18, 2018. Following 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