This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4098; TY; cn645-4098) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here turning final for RWY05 at ETAD.
This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4086; TY; cn645-4086) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.
This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4089; TY; cn645-4089) had to return to Spangdahlem Air Base because of problems with the planned tanker support to cross the Atlantic. It is seen here on final for RWY05 at ETAD.
This USAF F-22A Raptor (05-4097; TY; cn645-4097) departs Spangdahlem Air Base - equipped with ferry-tanks for crossing the Atlantic - with full afterburner and vortices streaming from the wing-tips. What an unforgettable sight this was!!