The F-22 Raptor climbs at takeoff with some great vapor
The California Capital Airshow 2009 features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the headliner with the weekends show including numerous military and civilian performances. Noteworthy bonuses this year are the F-22 Raptor, B-2 Spirit, and a second jet team, the Patriots. The amount of static displays spread across the ramp is enough to keep aviation enthusiasts walking around for the entire day!

USAF F-22 Raptor closeup detail of the main weapons bay. Photo was taken during the flight demo"s "weapons bay doors pass".

Side view of the F-22 Raptor thrust vectoring nozzles.

The F-22 Raptor weapons bay doors are opened while making a sweeping turn in front of the show line.

The F-22 Raptor flight demonstration at the California Capital Airshow was superb. Great vapor shots enhance the incredibly tight maneuvers. Maj. David "Zeke" Skalicky is the Air Combat Command demo pilot.