Air Force F-22 Raptor and Navy Blue Angels Rare Formation

May 10, 2019

April 25, 2019 - In a historic moment for aviation, the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team flew alongside the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in a rare formation over the skies of Beaufort, South Carolina. The two aerial demonstration teams joined together during the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort air show to showcase never-before-seen images of both the F-22 Raptor and F/A-18 Hornet.

Seeing the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter alongside the iconic blue and gold of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels is a sight many wanted to see but never thought would happen. The end result, seven fighter jets from two separate services flying over the skies of South Carolina, involved a joint effort that will be cherished for years to come.

“This formation represents more than just the seven jets captured on camera,” said Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander. “It is a representation of the professionalism and excellence that every service member portrays in the United States military.”

U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Samuel Eckholm

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