In-flight power!

One U.S. Air Force F-22A (Raptor) in a afterburner-assisted move to

altitude.

Comments?

As you are likely a Blue Suiter...I retired as a Col. some time ago...you've likely been following the F/A 22, F-35 debacle which unseated Mosley and Wynne. This is an absolutely astounding aircraft, three generations beyond anything I flew. But I'm embarassed to say..I didn't know the F/A 22 HAD afterburners...I thought it was strictly the new "super-cruise" beast, and for stealth, didn't ignite, so as to maintain a small signiture. But that's a 22, and it's sure lit up..I shall, in shame, toss you a 7/7 for an absolutely gorgeous shot of a magnificent aircraft...and to keep quiet about my ignorance.

Craig