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Showing off

An F-35 Lightning II performs aerial maneuvers during the Fairchild Skyfest 2024 airshow at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., June 23, 2024. During the event, attendees observed performances by the F-35, A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration team, Wings of Blue parachute team, UH-1N Huey and various other aerial acts, as well as static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Arachikavitz)

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Casting shadows

The shadow of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing is cast as it takes off before opening ceremonies at the Columbus Air Show, in Columbus, Ohio, June 16, 2024. This year’s event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including the KC-135 Stratotanker, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)

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Aerial performance

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team takes off to perform at the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin, held at the Berlin Expo Center Airport, Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport, Germany, June 8, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9-G capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Friendly formation

F-35 Lightning IIs flown by members of the Royal Norwegian air force conduct aerial refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker over Lake Superior near Duluth, Minn., June 6, 2024. The Norwegian pilots trained with pilots from the 148th Fighter Wing as part of a State Partnership Program visit to strengthen NATO member training and relationships. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe)

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Saddle up

Capt. Justin Fischer, a Vermont Air National Guard fighter pilot, prepares to fly an F-35A Lightning II during an exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2024. In three weeks, more than 175 Airmen and a dozen F-35s from Vermont’s 158th Fighter Wing joined Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors from across the country to participate in the Weapons System Evaluation Program and Checkered Flag exercises at Tyndall AFB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jana Somero)

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Showing off

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs at the Air and Sea Air Show in the skies above Miami Beach, Fla., May 25, 2024. The F-35A is a versatile, high-performance fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Supersonic Lightning

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the First State Air Show over Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 18, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9-g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Gas and go

An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 19th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, departs after receiving aerial refueling during a large force exercise over the Pacific Ocean April 10, 2024. The rotational presence of advanced fighter aircraft in the keystone of the pacific enables the 18th Wing to practice large-scale exercises to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Sonic smoke

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Great Texas Air Show over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 6, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9-G capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Fog, mist and Lightning

Airmen assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron perform pre-flight checks on F-35A Lightning IIs during an agile combat employment exercise at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, March 28, 2024. The squadrons from Hill AFB, Utah, used Mountain Home AFB for its unique terrain and airspace to conduct simulated combat scenarios to test their agile combat employment and readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Keagan Lee)

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Lightning in the sky

An F-35 Lightning II from the 115th Fighter Wing flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 121st Air Refueling Wing after being refueled over the skies of Wisconsin, March 20, 2024. The F-35 is designed to provide the pilot with unsurpassed situational awareness, positive target identification and precision strike in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ivy Thomas)

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Lightning strike

Capt. Melanie Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies a demonstration maneuver at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, March 19, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9 g-forces-capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Mirror image

Capt. Melanie Kluesner, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, taxis off the runway after being certified on her aerial demonstration by the 388th Wing commander at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 22, 2024. Upon wing commander certification, the F-35 Demo Team pilot is required to complete the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight Training Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Engine placement

Staff Sgt. Christopher Hurd, an F-35A Lightning II maintenance instructor assigned to the 388th Logistics Support Squadron, helps guide an F135 engine into an F-35 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 15, 2024. With the new trainer jet in place, the Field Training Detachment and the Logistics Support Squadron can more efficiently ensure that maintainers get the training they need without borrowing aircraft from the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Impressive lineup

Seven F-35 Lightning IIs wait to take off for a U.S. Air Force Weapons School training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 31, 2024. The weapons school teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provide advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to officers and enlisted specialists of the combat and mobility air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Gone in a blur

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander, demonstrates the capabilities of the F-35A during a practice flight at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 6, 2024. The F-35A is a single seat, single engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)

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Practice makes perfect

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs a practice airshow performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 11, 2023. The demo team performs rehearsal flights regularly to maintain flying certifications and to uphold and maintain their mission and Air Force recruiting standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Lightning formation

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron and F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron fly in formation Jan. 19, 2024, over Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Flying operations at Luke AFB contribute to advancing training, producing mission command-focused U.S., allied and partner Airmen to meet warfighter needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Up to standards

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team flies in a practice airshow performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 11, 2024. The team performs rehearsal flights regularly to maintain flying certifications and to uphold and maintain their mission and Air Force recruiting standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Lightning strikes

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander, demonstrates the capabilities of the F-35A, a single seat, single engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighter aircraft, during a practice flight with the F-35 demo team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)

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