F22 Raptor

This might be the story of the only weapon system to be cancelled early because it was too good.  Of the original 750 planned for, only 187 copies were built.  Like anything the government does, there were lots of delays, cost overruns and bad luck.  But when it is in the air, it is the baddest unit in the sector.  For a few years, the Pentagon said this system outpaced the 'other guys'.  So the program was whittled down bit by bit over the years.  Now that the 'other guys' are catching up, it will cost too much to re-start the program again.  Government.
As to the show at the Air Show, the demo was great.  Lots of yanks and banks, and pretty much constant after burner.  Loud and plenty of vibrations.   If this doesn't inspire one to be part of air power - well nothing will.

Catching a little A/B in the day is pretty cool.

The day was dry, so no vapor trails or clouding.  Too bad, that would have been icing on the cake.