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

At USAFE Days 2023, a U.S. Air Force F‑35A Lightning II and a Boeing F‑15E Strike Eagle are shown in a banked, air‑to‑air formation view. The F‑35A’s sleek fuselage and the F‑15E’s larger dual‑seat design illustrate differing roles. The F‑35A uses a Pratt & Whitney F135 afterburning turbofan engine, while the F‑15E uses two Pratt & Whitney F100 engines with afterburners for dual‑role strike and air combat.