A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from 94th Fighter Squadron

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from 94th Fighter Squadron Langley Air Force Base, Va., takes off to perform an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 1, 2013, at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. The F-22 demo team is currently deployed to the 18th Fighter Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to support pacific theater operations. This is the first official demonstration of the F-22 Raptor's capabilities at an airshow outside the United States. The Australian International Airshow 2013 (AIA13) is held biennially, and is one of the largest international trade shows in the Pacific. The airshow is expected to draw 350,000 visitors and has featured 500 defense exhibitors from 35 countries and is designed to bolster business opportunities in the international aviation sector. U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) participation in AIA13 directly supports theater engagement goals and objectives and further enhances relationships with other Pacific nations. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)