Although the F‐35A Lightning II only performed a single flyover in its Nellis air show debut, Capt John Cum‐
mings put on an amazing demonstration of the F‐22’s flight capabilities, flying a combat‐ready Raptor from
the Nellis‐based 53rd Test and Evaluation Group. “Taboo” really wowed the crowd with maneuvers that
seemed to defy the laws of physics, and engaged in such high‐g turns that he was able to pull vapor out of
the high desert atmosphere. Displaying the weapons bay in a “now you see it now you don’t” banking pass is
always a thrill for the audience, but the tail slide elicits the most gasps of disbelief. After finishing his routine
he joined up with