April 1, 2007
F-22 Raptor was the highlight of the show!
All weapons are carried internally on the F-22.
Low pressure over the wings creates a fog.
This was the first public appearance of a F-22 Raptor at a Naval Air Show.
More than 80 F-22A models have been delivered, with the first overseas deployment to Japan completed earlier this year.
F-117 Stealth Fighter put on a nice air display.
A-10 Warhog made many simulated attack passes.
A nice gear down pass!
F-15 Strike Eagle in full afterburners!
An F-15E Strike Eagle, P-51 Mustang, F-22A Raptor, and A-10A Thunderbolt II fly in close formation for the Air Force Heritage Flight at the 42nd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show. The Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 in support of the Air Force's 50th anniversary.
The Air Force Thunderbirds perform in a close formation at the 42nd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show.
Solo pilots perform a knife-edge pass!
Thunderbirds perform the Star burst maneuver.
After the Star burst they fly several miles away from airport then turn inbound to meet at show center.
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