F18

Super Hornet going vertical with afterburner on, catching some supersonic vapor on the leading part of the wing. Vapour like this is caused by aircraft approaching and breaking the sound barrier, where the shockwave compresses (and condenses) moisture in the surrounding air into visible vapor.

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