F-22 Raptor Demo Team soars above Dubai Airshow

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. U.S. military participation builds upon our strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates and enhances our relationships with other allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. U.S. military participation builds upon our strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates and enhances our relationships with other allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

Spectators look on as a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. The Raptor is a fifth-generation aircraft designed to project war-winning air power, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. U.S. military participation builds upon our strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates and enhances our relationships with other allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

Spectators look on as a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. The Raptor is a fifth-generation aircraft designed to project war-winning air power, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

Spectators look on as a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. The Raptor is a fifth-generation aircraft designed to project war-winning air power, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. Approximately 300 U.S. military personnel are participating in the DAS to showcase U.S. assets and capabilities, and strengthen relationships with our regional partners. The Raptor is a fifth-generation aircraft designed to project war-winning air power, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

Spectators look on as a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, Nov. 19, 2019. The Dubai Airshow, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. The Raptor is a fifth-generation aircraft designed to project war-winning air power, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Lopez, second from left, the F-22 Demonstration Team commander, officiates a reenlistment ceremony for U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Annemarie Prozzillo, an F-22 Demonstration Team aircrew flight equipment technician, at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 18, 2019. The ceremony was held on the wing of an F-22 Raptor following the team’s performance on the first day of the airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Sam Eckholm)