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U.S. Air Force, USAF, Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, formation, vapour trails, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II aircraft are seen flying in close formation with distinct vapour trails during an air‑to‑air photo pass at U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Days 2023. The F‑35A is a single‑seat, fifth‑generation multirole fighter with a single Pratt & Whitney F135‑PW‑100 afterburning turbofan engine producing up to 43,000 pounds of thrust. The aircraft is capable of supersonic flight, advanced sensor fusion, and precision strikes while operating in coalition environments.

Created: July 11, 2023 14:43

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 17.7 Mpixels (50.7 MB uncompressed) - 5156x3438 pixels (17.2x11.5 in / 43.7x29.1 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe