Raptor lament

For some reason, every time I encounter an F-22, I either have a crappy camera or am in a bad position for shooting.

To wit, the YF-22 prototype, seen at Dayton back in '98 or so:

Fixed focus camera and dark building (excuses of the day)

and then:

May 2008 at Wings over Pittsburgh (well nearby at least. maybe a little better)