Check out these incredible photos of an Air Force F-35 stealth fighter tearing across Lake Michigan
An F-35A Lightning II piloted by Capt. Olson can be seen ripping across Lake Michigan at the August 19 airshow in Chicago, Illinois while boaters look on.
With the largest single-engine motor ever built, the F-35A Lightning II can reach speeds up to 1,200 miles per hour, or 1.5 times the speed of sound, according to the 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office.
Capt. Olson performed aerial maneuvers for an audience of as many as, if not more than, 1.5 million people at the two-day airshow.
Here he is pulling a tactical pitch, one of several maneuvers showcased during the demonstration.
Vapor was clearly visible around the F-35 during a high-speed pass over the lake.
As an added bonus, the show featured an F-35 flying in formation alongside a P-51 Mustang. The performance showcased past and present American airpower.
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