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, banking, vapour trails, formation, air-to-air, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, USAFE Days 2023

A U.S. Air Force formation at USAFE Days 2023 features a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II and a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle flying in close air‑to‑air formation with visible vapour trails as they bank. The F-35A is a single‑seat, fifth‑generation stealth multirole fighter powered by a Pratt & Whitney F135‑PW‑100 afterburning turbofan with internal weapons bays for air superiority and strike missions. The F-15E is a twin‑engine dual‑role fighter and attack aircraft with Pratt & Whitney F100 series afterburning turbofan engines designed for long‑range strike and air‑to‑air roles.