F-22 & P-51 -- Heritage Flight

[John Holland]

The P-51's first flight was in October 1940; in service January 1942. Top speed 437 MPH. The unit cost around $51K (1945 dollars)
The F-22's first flight was September 1997; in service December 2005. Top speed ~1,500 MPH, The unit cost ~$150 million (2009 dollars)

Here they are flying in formation (the F-22 pilot must be idling and has flaps extend to be slow enough).

 

[Pete Askew]

Very nicely done, John and what a fine pair of machines.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Very nicely done, John and what a fine pair of machines.

Agreed!

 

[John Holland]

Thank you for your comments, Pete and Ivar. Watching the F-22 do its demo was an amazing experience.