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    JASDF flies first solo mission [Image 1 of 3]

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    An F-35 fighter jet is parked on a tarmac in front of a hangar marked '944th Fighter Wing.' Two ground crew personnel are visible — one marshaling the aircraft from the left and another crouching near the right main landing gear. The aircraft bears a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force roundel (hinomaru) on its fuselage, indicating it is a Japan-operated F-35A.

    GLENDALE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

    02.07.2017

    Photo by Louis Vega 

    944th Fighter Wing

    An F-35A flown by Lt. Col. Nakano, Japan Air Self-Defense Force national representative pilot to Luke, prepares to depart Feb. 7 on his first solo sortie at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 02.07.2017
    Date Posted: 02.14.2018 16:43
    Photo ID: 3157108
    VIRIN: 170207-F-XA522-026
    Resolution: 4072x2909
    Size: 1.22 MB
    Location: GLENDALE, ARIZONA, US
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    An F-35 fighter jet is parked on a tarmac in front of a hangar marked '944th Fighter Wing.' Two ground crew personnel are visible — one marshaling the aircraft from the left and another crouching near the right main landing gear. The aircraft bears a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force roundel (hinomaru) on its fuselage, indicating it is a Japan-operated F-35A.
    Two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force personnel in camouflage uniforms hold up the Japanese national flag (Hinomaru) in front of an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet. A pilot in full flight gear, including helmet and oxygen mask, is seated in the open cockpit. This appears to be a ceremonial occasion, likely marking a first flight, delivery, or milestone event for Japan's F-35 program.
    A military pilot is seated in an aircraft cockpit wearing full flight gear. The pilot is equipped with a modern helmet-mounted display system with dual visors (one tinted, one clear) raised in the up position, along with an oxygen mask connected to corrugated breathing hoses. The pilot appears to be conducting pre-flight checks or preparing for flight operations.

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