SEND IT! TWELVE F-22 RAPTORS DEPART RAF LAKENHEATH • 90TH & 525TH FIGHTER SQUADRONS 3RD WING

[@TedConingsby]

Ladies, gents and teddy bears; it is difficult not to love the F-22 Raptor. What is it about the Raptor that you like about it? The looks, the way it moves? Let us know in the comments. Oh doesn’t she ride low whilst taxiing… let’s low ride!

[@AC_702]

The fact that not only is it a testament to solid engineering, but it still can't be touched 30 years after its debut!

[@trespire]

Squinting flaming exaust nozzles, like a pair of burning eyes 🔥👁👁🔥

[@markusweissenbock6337]

Definitely the take-offs. How confidently and fast it takes its feet in and accelerates up into the sky.

[@JohnPreston888]

Although my preference is for the Typhoon, I have to say that the following is hugely impressive: 7:30, it starts whistling then creeps forward; 7:37 after only (seemingly) a plane's-length, the roar is enhanced by the fiery glow; eight more seconds, and the front wheel lifts; another 2 and there is no more need for runway... Astonishing. And, or course, thanks Nikos/Ted for being there to present the Raptor spectacle as a digest. 👍👍👍

[@brucefaulkner30]

gear up 6 foot off the ground!

[@jimmygee6113]

Well, there is nothing in this world that can beat a coffee and a croissant and 12 F22 - Raptors given us a send-off ooohh yeah fantastic 👏 👏

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Jimmy 🤙🏼 that’s a great breakfast combo that ooohhh yeah

[@debbieatkinson6711]

I love the sleek design. They look like they could cut through anything!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Laserman99]

Love the spacing of the takeoffs of the raptors. Very little time. One after the other.

[@davidcole333]

I love the F-22, but the F-15 goes all the way back to my youth in the 1970s. I had a door size poster of an F-15 in the vertical as an 8-year-old. It's always been my first love.

[@OCRay1]

Same here. I was born in 77 and loved the F15, F16 and then when Top Gun came out in 86 I was all about the Tomcat

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

I'm 54 so the Eagle has been in service for most of my lifetime. Other craft have come and gone (such as the Panavia Tornado) but the remarkable F15 keeps going on 😊

[@RandomDudeOne]

@@andrewphippsphillips1455 They're still building new ones to this day!

[@ericzimmerman9599]

@@RandomDudeOne Yeah, the EX is a monster too. I'm glad to hear there is foreign interest in the aircraft and that the USAF is buying more than the 100 or so they planned originally. Raptors and F-35's are cool, but the EX is armed to the teeth! :)

[@ellesee7079]

What a treat! F22's looking good at Lakenheath! Thanks Ted and Nikos for capturing this for us

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Ellesee you are most welcome. The buzz around the viewing area showed how special this was. On their arrival too, everyone clapped when they all landed. It was spectacular

[@ellesee7079]

@@TedConingsby I'm so glad you could hear me from there too! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@captaina8697]

Wow what a way to start your Wednesday. It was such a treat to see the F22s when they came, thank you Nikos for being there for us ❤🫡

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhhhhh yeah. What a great did this was man

[@3orion33]

Thanks!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Linda thank you so much

[@suew1877]

The howl and all that goes with it 👌🏻

[@kcross43]

Outstanding! That howl is awesome!

[@TedConingsby]

Gotta love a howl 🐺

[@saintuk70]

Love the wheels up at around 5m or so. Stunning aircraft, the F22 remains one of my favourite aeroplanes.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii this is an awesome aircraft

[@kurttate9446]

Raptors and Eagles and Lightnings... oh my! 😃

[@TedConingsby]

Oohhh yeah

[@jonathanledger1440]

Must be the aviation noise highlight of 2024! Magnificent 🥰

[@margobaxter8344]

Spectacular! Behold this great footage. A rare sight indeed & expertly captured by Ted Coningsby.

[@rontrecker8822]

impressive!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Margo thank you very much. This was such a special moment in time. Ooohhh yeah

[@leewilkin5582]

One of my favourite things about the Raptors is the howl of those engines- it's 👻 One of the most beautiful fighter jets ever made. Thank you for capturing these moments and sharing them with us on YT. 👏

[@FranklinBurns42]

That taxi howl is so cool and eerie. I notice the F15 makes that sound occasionally too

[@wesdowner5636]

Pratt & Whitney!

[@tacitblue1973]

I think the most unique sound of the F119 is the almost metallic ringing noise through the exhaust during taxi. It's something you just don't hear on other engines. Once you hear it you don't forget it.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Lee 🤙🏼thank you very much. It has the most amazing howl

[@Norcalchoom]

@leewilkin5582 howl? More like a bloody roar.... so loud

[@hallcl74]

The stars of the show are the F-15s💯🔥

[@Wilett614]

OH YEA YES THEY ARE !!

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

I was there for the arrivals and departures what great few days. Nice video footage as always Nicos. ooh yeah 🧸

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii was awesome

[@geoffhughes453]

Great stream again Nikos and Ted. Love the howl of those engines.

[@christinebarnes3493]

Top pick for any request show please Nikos! Just ace 😎😁

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhhh yeah thanks Christine 🤙🏼

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Great viz, impeccable picture quality. TY

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Thank you very much 🤙🏼

[@harryaudia6]

Love a F22 but 12 of them........thanks Ted

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@welshgamer1864]

very interesting engine set-up, love the stealth side of this aircraft

[@hypersonicmonkeybrains3418]

I saw at least 6 of these fly over today, in pairs and moving quite slowly.

[@alixakablackcat3739]

Dang and I missed seeing this live...... Thank you Teddi and Niko's for posting so cool to see you he Raptures and they come 2nd being my favorite fighter jets. You don't see this every day 👍💯😊🥰

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Alix

[@beufa7990]

From France 🇫🇷🇫🇷. I love your raptor but i'm Always for our Rafale !!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@redguard2529]

@@beufa7990 I think the Rafale is the most beautiful fighter ever made. 🇺🇸

[@sie50]

What a morning wake-up call this was! I love how the taxiing F-15 appears to be fweeping at the Raptors as it passes by. Awesome aircraft and awesome footage of a very special morning.

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Si thank you so much. It was a great moment to capture oooohhh yeah

[@danielleddannheiser1381]

Just imagine going back in time to ww2 with 12 f22 stealth fighters it would be crazy how people would consider them alien 👽 god bless America and our soldiers and our allies

[@Getting-Older]

That is over 4 billion $ worth of kit there!!!! Nice!

[@trespire]

Now that's a sight you dont see every day ! And an unfamilliar sound I've never heard in person. Reading Nikos' stats sheet, in afterburner that's 70,000 lbs of thrust, giving the Raptor a thrust to weight ratio of just over 1.6. Utterly insane. The exaust pipes look like a pair of squinting eyes 👁👁 The drop tanks look the same as those used on F-16C/D, if I'm not mistaken. Does AK on the (not quite) vertical stab.s indicate Anchorage ? Admiring the RAM paint glinting in the sunlight, fascinating how many shades of grey there are ! The plane looks like it's wrought out of forged iron.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Trespire, a rare sight in the UK and what a sound they make. They have a very distinct sound, a howl and they sit very low too, makes me think they also went for looks on this aircraft (not that does anything for combat). The power stats are unbelievable with 70,000lbs of thrust and I didn’t know the thrust vectors move independently too, which means it can do some crazy things in the air. Thanks for your input 🤙🏼have a great day

[@trespire]

@@TedConingsby Thanks Nikos. The nozzles can vector the thust in the up-down plane (one angle of degree). This has a huge effect on pitch control. This techlology is a direct follow on from the X-31 experimental plane from the 1990's. If you haven't seen the X-31 perform insane moves, it's worth a watch. Edit : I ment to say one degree of fteedom.

[@TedConingsby]

Will check that out thank you

[@RLVIDEOS2024]

*SPECTACULAR RAPTOR 🔥😍*

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@nomopms1]

American here. It's what they stand for. Gorgeous, aren't they?

[@asinglemaleinuk]

I live 13 miles away- and see and hear elite aircraft 24/7. There’s always a strange unearthly noise when Raptor’s are slowing down in flight and turning to approach RAF Lakenheath. My brother had a whole squadron of Strike Eagle pilots at his wedding

[@christianholzl1258]

Wow, the F-22s taking off is absolutely awe-inspiring The power, the grace-just wow! Thanks for sharing this amazing moment!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Christian thanks man. This is a truly magnificent aircraft. Ooohhh yeah

[@alangates5634]

wonderful footage

[@TedConingsby]

Thanks Alan

[@thomasperry313]

Beautiful! Thank you, Nikos! The short time from afterburner to wheels-up on the Raptor is amazing.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

What a pair of monsters. Eagles n Raptors.

[@ericzimmerman9599]

I remember seeing Raptors fly at Dover AFB in my tiny state of Delaware. You didn't just hear them fly by. You felt it! 😂

[@IanWright72]

Amazing ❤️ Thanks @ Nikos

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Ian thanks man

[@IanWright72]

@TedConingsby your welcome mate 👍

[@DougBrighTan_o7]

Such a marvellous and awesome footage of the F-22A Raptors 😊🤩

[@gw8278]

Most beautiful manmade bird in the skies

[@stevecurd3944]

fantastic footage,the Raptor is an amazing fighter but since first seeing the Strike Eagle at Lakemheath in 1992 the F-15E is still my favourite

[@johngoodlass]

Fabulous to see these depart and the howl from the engines

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@johngoodlass]

@@TedConingsby Oii Oii

[@DanielWalker67]

When you Say F22 Raptor, its amazing how any people know of this Jet! Revered and iconic and not all those have seen her even though they heard the talk. Here we get 12 x F22 Raptors before work.. Stealthiest of Stealth! The Low riding! Hot Rod of Jets. Her party trick - The roar and unadulterated power of Pratt & Witney ripping up the rule book.. For me, the greatest thing is its look, undeniably an F22, wide stance, hugh wide fuselage and thrust vector engines. The next 1million views, video anyone!! Say that name to a friend = Raptor and they will have heard of her. They dance beautifully down the catwalk 😍 Never seen the catwalk look so pretty. ❤ Whats not too like? 😎🫡 Just so lucky Nikos and Ted stood there for us and Aced the footage. Come back again AK Tail coded wonders. We love em 🇺🇸 F22 ill put one in my basket 🧺 😉 Nice one Nikos, Nice one Ted Low riders of Alaska. The sound, the roar gives me a big smile ohhh Yeahhh

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Dan, the buzz that was created by everyone when these turned up was phenomenal. People waiting for hours and hours and that’s the beauty of these aircraft for us enthusiasts, the sheer awesomeness. They are not based in the UK, so when they come it’s a right treat. The F-22’s manoeuvrability and power is what grabs people. That said, it has super looks too so looked awesome down our catwalk. Oooohhhh yeah

[@muzmason3064]

Great footage again 👌🤘

[@delawarepro3539]

Just… WOW 😎🇺🇸

[@uscg182]

Ohh yeaaa Raptors my fav fighter jet! 🤩 My fav part about the Raptor is it’s awesome profile, the angles and the shape of it remind me of a spaceship or something out of this world! I also love to see them fly around Hawaii. Truly an iconic and capable aircraft!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Eric thank you so much man. A much loved aircraft and a beauty 🇺🇸🗽

[@tomdarco2223]

Right On Go Army!

[@Whodareswins76]

Awesome 🙌 thanks for sharing

[@stephenoliver1437]

Safe journey we’re ever your going top gun lads these jets awesome they give me gooose pimps and a doz at that great vid show

[@chrisbrandon511]

Thank you Uncle Sam !!!

[@3orion33]

Thank you for this 👍❗

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Linda you’re most welcome

[@mwoldringh]

No unrestricted climb, no PTO's, but still nice to see something different. Well done Nikos.

[@trespire]

They are flying ferry, so no monkeying today ! Saving on the fuel.

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii thank you

[@bernardusjones9814]

Spectacular...excellent coverage as always. Many thanks to the hard work and dedication that's put into the channel.

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii thank you very much

[@tscott6843]

Great camera work with awesome sound. No music 👍🏻

[@TedConingsby]

[@robinstreets1792]

One Raptor defeated 5 Eagles in a no holds barred mock dogfight, imagine what those 12 could do!

[@buzzabuzza3494]

Superb footage!! What a amazing sight thx for sharing 👏👏👏

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you

[@scottdrumm4828]

Awesome video thanks! 🛩️

[@raysantiago3750]

SR-71 BLACKBIRD WAS FUTURISTIC 🦇 LIKE BAT.

[@sallycullum6034]

❤awesome job ted and nikos

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

I liked how at 12:54 the two "Older Fellas" stepped up and said "Hold my beer a second" Lets see the F22 last 52yrs of service

[@IrishDocmakes]

The best looking fighter, even with the fuel pods.

[@stelthy100]

the 2 best fighters in the world

[@oliverclosehoff8036]

And that lonely f15 watching its buddies leave

[@Raptorman0909]

A gathering of Raptors!

[@ElTopherino69]

America's got some kit

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

I'm greatfull we have these defending the North American continent.

[@dalefisher1089]

Turning JP8 into noise. Great aircraft.

[@toniwilson6210]

That’s alotta F-22 muscle

[@roypowell3450]

Super Raptors busy on the "Heath"! Not your every day parking lot...👍

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Roy 🤙🏼

[@Jukelikesgames]

A bunch or raptors together is just so menacing

[@michaeloconnor415]

i bet they loved the warm temps

[@smitbar11]

We get F15's flying over Nottingham, going somewhere? Would love to see f22's also or F35, Eurofighter Typhoon also will do

[@craiglizt8074]

That is awesome

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii thank you

[@barrywood5357]

send it loud and proud with f15 watching in awe

[@TedConingsby]

[@mgentleman1]

Quite insane to see how large those twin tails are.

[@serverninjas]

Distinct sound while its taxing. You know what's coming soon after.

[@xVwraithVx]

So cool

[@TedConingsby]

STILL TAKE THE STRIKE EAGLE!👍

[@michaeloconnor415]

the F-15 is so beautiful sitting there

[@theooppie9615]

The F-22 is a beautiful aircraft, but the YF-23 is still my favourite 🙂

[@TedConingsby]

YF-23 was a prototype for the new stealth aircraft. The YF-22 was the winner in the contest for the new concept and therefore developed for the F-22.

[@FALplayFrase]

Which area did you film this from? Superb view and thinking of going next week

[@TedConingsby]

This is the aircraft viewing area Ooohhh yeah

[@eirik500]

Thanks Nikos, so what plane is subjectively the more noisy of these 3 types?

[@TedConingsby]

@@eirik500 no problem. Well, it is still the F-35A from our experience

[@eirik500]

@@TedConingsby Wow, fascinating. Keep up the great filming!

[@TedConingsby]

It has only the one engine but the more powerful at 43,000lbs from just one single engine. Of all the engines we have heard, this is the most rumbliest at 135db. The F-15 punched out 135db but that F-35 can confuse a dozen salmon

[@simonjohn2003]

They are incredible planes and Nicos skills with camera showcase's them beautifully ,love the pilot in the F-15 sitting watching them take off ,,what a day that was when the F-16 appeared round the corner at the end was just ridiculous ,,# Note,, there was no issue with the 7th f-22 that took off just logistics,there were 2 six ships booked to fly,with the first lot they send 7 incase theres an issue after take off,then the 7th fills the slot and the other returns to base ,,if no issue the 7th (spare) returns to base and proceeds with the second lot of 6 ,that way they dont lose there 2 lots of 6 ships..

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Simon 🤙🏼 thank you so much and yeah what a day! Great shout regarding the “air spare” or “reserve aircraft”, absolutely spot on with what you said. Oooohhhh yeahhhhh

[@simonjohn2003]

@@TedConingsby Thanks Ted for going back to laken that day (think you had left),me and my lad were jumping up and down like a goal had been scored in a footy match when the countdown to the show started on your channel, also such great footage

[@debbieatkinson6711]

Do these jets have raptor engines like on SpaceX rockets? How many engines on each jet? They are beautiful.

[@Jason_Vols]

Subscribed!!!!!!!

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you

[@bavarianshooter]

Is the F22 capable of flying nonstop over the atlantic with external tanks or must the plane be refueled?

[@Jack-AV]

Amazing

[@tjmcguire9417]

You guys do know that the later takeoffs are F15 Strike Eagles? In battle. A Lot. The only undefeated combat airplane. A squad of 5 came to London SkyDrive 2 years ago and are coming home this year. 22's are incredible. 15's and 16's are the horses that drive the bus. Add in A10. Good luck anyone facing this crew.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

B-52 is slightly older than me.

[@SA12String]

A small flock of the deadliest birds on Earth.

[@MrBen527]

U lucky Limey!! 😀

[@ianandjohnandmaniandreni9323]

Did you find out what was up with the one that circled and landed? It looked like he kept the nose up until he'd almost stopped. Problem with front landing gear maybe?

[@TedConingsby]

This was a reserve. They were set for 6’s. If one went tech the reserve can take over

[@Delner-f8h]

United States F-22 Raptors blast their afterburners and thunder into the overcast sky. Rising rapidly like wrong-way comets, trailing fire, smoke, and mayhem, and bellowing like mythical beasts, they swerve brilliantly to the east, penetrate the soapy clouds and disappear from view. They are going to war. The F-22 is the pinnacle of fighter aircraft, as beautiful as it is deadly, like the raptors for which it is named; masterpiece of art, design, and destruction; cloaked in near invisibility, it has no equal in the war-torn sky. This is the ultimate predator, besting nature at its own game, flying higher, further, and faster, while leaving behind nothing but the fleeting image of its swift disappearance.

[@blakewardUS]

Nikos, same 12 that arrived a couple weeks ago or different flock?

[@TedConingsby]

All details in description

[@andrewhely703]

Oi Oi Nikos and Ted. What day was this on?

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

I love how everyone gets all hyped up about the aircraft and its capabilities, but just a quick reminder, that aircraft can't do it without a brilliant pilot behind the controls making it all happen! I'll still take my Eagle over a Raptor any day though😎 USAF!!!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii nicely said but Maintenance and ground crew are the ones that keep it serviceable and airworthy. Without them, the pilot can’t fly their aircraft. It is always the ground crew’s aircraft, the pilot just borrows it - taken from WW2 quote from maintenance crew.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

@@TedConingsby Good point! It's all a TEAM effort in the end.

[@SeligTiles]

You can hear the engine nozzles on the f-15s

[@ShawnMaskell]

Man that is AWESOME

[@jeffreywhite2272]

👍👍👍👍👍 👌