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

Two U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft fly in formation with vapor trails visible during USAFE Days 2023. Both aircraft are single-engine, fifth-generation multirole fighters powered by Pratt & Whitney F135-PW-100 afterburning turbofan engines. They feature stealth shaping, integrated avionics, sensor fusion, and internal weapons bays for air-to-air and strike missions. Operated under U.S. Air Forces in Europe, the aircraft are participating in training exercises and operational readiness demonstrations.

Created: July 11, 2023 15:59

Author: piemags/Aviation PhotoCrew

Photo size: 21.1 Mpixels (60.4 MB uncompressed) - 5629x3753 pixels (18.8x12.5 in / 47.7x31.8 cm at 300 ppi)

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Published in: USAF Air Power Europe