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U.S. Air Force, USAF, Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, Reg. 20-5598, Alternate Serial No. AF20-5598, Military Code LN, Serial No. AF-358, Reg. 20-5574, Alternate Serial No. AF20-5574, Military Code LN, Serial No. AF-334, close-up pilot view, head-on view, formation, vapour trails, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

A formation of U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth‑generation multirole fighters is seen in a head‑on, air‑to‑air shot during USAF in Europe Days 2023. The F-35A, powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F135‑PW‑100 afterburning turbofan engine with ~43,000 lb thrust, produces visible vapour trails during flight. These aircraft are conventional takeoff and landing CTOL fighters operated by U.S. Air Forces in Europe demonstrating formation flying.

Created: July 11, 2023 14:49

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 13.6 Mpixels (38.9 MB uncompressed) - 4513x3009 pixels (15x10 in / 38.2x25.5 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe