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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, Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle, McDonnell Douglas, Reg. 97-222, Military Code LN, Serial No. 1360/E221, close-up pilot view, underside view, vapour trails, formation, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

In this air-to-air image, a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II and F-15E Strike Eagle are captured in formation during USAFE Days 2023. The F-35A is a stealth fighter with a Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 engine; the F-15E is a twin-engine fighter with Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engines. Vapour trails and underside views of both aircraft demonstrate formation flying, air-to-air capability, and operational readiness within U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

Created: July 11, 2023 15:55

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 15.1 Mpixels (43.1 MB uncompressed) - 4754x3170 pixels (15.8x10.6 in / 40.3x26.8 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe