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F/A-22A Raptor Part 2

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Photographs and Text by Paul Bird

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A look into one of the midship weapons bays of the mighty Raptor.

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A similar view of the weapons station on the opposite side of the aircraft.

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Another look at the crew access ladder.

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Not all that different from the original - here is the prototype Raptor currently on display at the United States Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio.

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Looking up the pipes – a view into the engines of the Raptor prototype at Dayton.

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Protective covers are installed on the vectored thrust tail cones (using the term loosely) of the operational Raptor on static display at Andrews Air Force Base.

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The ‘OT’ markings on the tail of this operational training ship.

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