Space Coast Air Show, May 21, 2022

May 22, 2022

Space Coast Air Show, May 21, 2022

The Space Coast Air Show was held May 21-22, 2022 at Space Coast Regional Airport, the airport formerly known as Tico Airport. Turnout was good, with a healthy crowd of several thousand people on hand to see some of the best military and stunt aircraft in American history on display. Here are some photos from Saturday, May 21st.

**The EA-18G Growler variant of the F-18J.**
It is one the most advanced airborne electronic attack (AEA) platforms currently in use today.
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**The F-22 Raptor**
Perhaps the fastest and most maneuverable fighter jet in the world today, the F-22’s twin engines produce more thrust than any other fighter currently in service. The F-22 can “Supercruise” at 1.5 times the speed of sound without using fuel consuming afterburner.
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**The F-22 Making Its Own Clouds**
“Vaping” or adiabatic cooling, is the result of air pressure being sufficiently low to allow condensation from ambient humidity.
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**F-22 and P-51 Mustang in Formation**
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**B-25 Mitchell “Killer Bee”**
The B-25 was a medium bomber first introduced 1941 and named in honor of Major General William “Billy” Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. The B-25 served in every theater of World War II, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built.
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**Cutting the Ribbon**
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Charles Boyer

I'm a NASA kid originally from Cocoa Beach, FL, born of Project Apollo. My family worked for NASA and/or their contractors, and I watched it all as a kid. And what kid doesn't like rockets? Currently, I am an IT engineer, a recovered R&D scientist that spent time in laser metrology, fiber optic applications and also lightning protection. I'm also a photographer, a writer and a bad musician. My favorite things are space, boating, sports, music and traveling. You can find me on Twitter as @TheOldManPar. View all posts by Charles Boyer