U.S. Air Force, USAF, Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle, McDonnell Douglas, underside view, banking, formation, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

In a dynamic air‑to‑air display at USAFE Days 2023, a U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II and a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle fly in tight formation with visible vapour trails as they bank. The F-35A is a fifth‑generation, single‑seat stealth multirole fighter powered by a Pratt & Whitney F135‑PW‑100 afterburning turbofan for air superiority, precision strike and reconnaissance missions. The F-15E is a twin‑engine, dual‑role fighter and attack aircraft with Pratt & Whitney F100 series afterburning turbofans for air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground operations.