F-22 & P-51 -- Heritage Flight

[DigitalScape]

The P-51's first flight was in October 1940; in service January 1942. Top speed 437 MPH. The unit cost around $51K (1945 dollars)
The F-22's first flight was September 1997; in service December 2005. Top speed ~1,500 MPH, The unit cost ~$150 million (2009 dollars)

Here they are flying in formation (the F-22 pilot must be idling and has flaps extend to be slow enough).

[NorthernFocus]

Awesome opportunity to see and great job of capturing it. The first shot is excellent. Nicely done.

There is a squadron of F-22s stationed at Elmendorf AFB(now part of JBER). A couple of years ago during the airshow they did a demonstration during which an F-22 did a near hover. I say near because it was barely moving forward, maybe 20mph or so. Incredible technology. At a price...

[John 2]

Two excellent shots but the first one shows off both aircraft to perfection.

A few years ago, the Pilatus PC-6 was being demonstrated at Farnborough. It could almost take to the air from a standing start because the power to weight ratio of the A/C (no doubt light) was such that there was sufficient airflow over the wing when it was stationary, to lift it. Quite a sight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDByqqNen68

[bnnrcn]

Great shots John

[DigitalScape]

Thank you everyone for the comments. The F-22 is an amazing aircraft and the capabilities that were demonstrated were amazing.

[Shadowman]

Very nice.