RIAT 2017 Arrivals day 2 – Typhoon and F-22s

The first arrivals from Friday 14th July 2017. The Raptors arrived earlier in the week but were out on a sortie first thing in the morning.

In order of appearance:

German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon 30+26 Nato Tiger Meet 2017 special tail from TLG-74
USAF F-22 Raptors from 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Wing based out of Langley AFB

For more information on the 2017 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2017/confirmed-aircraft-2017

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F-22 Raptor display and F-22/F-35 formation fly-by – RIAT 2016

It was all a bit stealthy at RIAT 2016 and this was a really unique fly-by from the F-22 and F-35.

I do love the F-22 display, and it’s pretty hard to film at time, especially with the vertical manoeuvres!

For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft

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Blistering F-22 Raptor practice display at RIAT 2016

This was a simply stunning display from the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team from Langley Air Force Base and the 1st Fighter Wing at RIAT 2016.

It was another one of those displays that it was difficult to keep track of in the view finder, but the F-22 surely has to be THE fighter to beat in 21st century air combat scenario. For me nothing comes close.

For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft

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F-22 Raptor launches – RAF Lakenheath Base Tour – 29th April 2016

I was lucky enough to spend the day with the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath back in April 2016. It was a huge privilege to get up close and personal with these front line aircraft and their crew.

I’ve decided to split the morning launches into the three different aircraft types we saw flying on the day. These are the F-22 Raptors from 95th Fighter Squadron, the Boneheads.

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