Geelong, AUSTRALIA – A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor

Geelong, AUSTRALIA – A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot waves to the crowd upon completion of an aerial demonstration during the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition (AVALON) March 1. AVALON 2017 is an ideal forum to showcase U.S. defense aircraft and equipment, particularly the latest in fifth generation capabilities such as the F-22 and F-35 Lightning II. The F-22 Raptor is one of the Air Force's premier fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st Century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John Gordinier)