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F-22 Raptor joins Robins Air Show

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  • By 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
An F-22 Raptor has been confirmed to participate in the 2012 Robins Air Show, scheduled April 28 and 29.

The F-22 joins a growing list of static displays, performers and exhibitors who will entertain attendees throughout the busy weekend.

The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft, complete with stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics.

Capable of performing air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, it includes a sleek aerodynamic design, increased thrust and advanced flight controls, and a combination of sensor capability, situational awareness and weapons.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, headquartered at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. are the headlining-act.

Gates open at 10 a.m. each day, with performances starting at 11:30 a.m.

To learn more, visit www.robins.af.mil or call the show hotline at (478) 222-7469.