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    F-35As fly in weapons evaluation for first time [Image 4 of 12]

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    A military pilot in full flight gear, including a helmet with visor and oxygen mask, is seated in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft with the canopy open. The pilot appears to be adjusting their oxygen mask or communication equipment during pre-flight preparations inside a hangar. A prominent warning label on the canopy frame reads 'WARNING - DO NOT CUT CANOPY WITHIN 3 INCHES OF CANOPY FRAME.'

    HILL AFB, UTAH, UNITED STATES

    08.07.2017

    Photo by Paul Holcomb 

    Hill Air Force Base

    F-35A Lightning II Pilot Maj. James Schmidt, 388th Operations Group, prepares for flight Aug. 7 at Hill Air Force Base. F-35s were participating in the Weapons System Evaluation Program, or WSEP, for the first time as the jets continue toward Full Warfighting Capability. (Paul Holcomb/U.S. Air Force)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2017
    Date Posted: 08.09.2017 14:21
    Photo ID: 3653927
    VIRIN: 170807-F-QT350-0001
    Resolution: 3000x2000
    Size: 1.69 MB
    Location: HILL AFB, UTAH, US
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    A row of F-35 stealth fighter jets are parked under an open-sided aircraft shelter or sunshade structure, likely at a military air base. Two personnel in military attire are standing and conversing between the aircraft. The image is taken during golden hour lighting, casting long shadows across the tarmac.
    A military pilot sits in the cockpit of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet (tail number 5124, crew chief SSGT Chris Allen) inside a hangar. A ground crew member wearing a headset crouches near the nose landing gear, likely conducting pre-flight checks or communicating with the pilot. Additional personnel and equipment are visible in the background of the hangar.
    A military pilot sits in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft, reviewing what appears to be a checklist or flight document. The pilot is wearing a flight helmet with a visor and a green flight suit. The image was taken inside a hangar, with the aircraft canopy open and a safety warning label visible.
    A military pilot in full flight gear, including a helmet with visor and oxygen mask, is seated in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft with the canopy open. The pilot appears to be adjusting their oxygen mask or communication equipment during pre-flight preparations inside a hangar. A prominent warning label on the canopy frame reads 'WARNING - DO NOT CUT CANOPY WITHIN 3 INCHES OF CANOPY FRAME.'
    A military service member in camouflage uniform renders a salute to a pilot seated in an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft bears the tail number '5131' and displays unit insignia on its fuselage. The scene appears to be a pre-flight or departure ceremony at a military air base, with hangars and mountains visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force personnel member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camouflage walks across a flight line apron past at least two F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets. The tail code 'HL' visible on the nearest aircraft indicates assignment to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The scene appears to be a routine ground operations or pre/post-flight inspection activity.
    A U.S. Air Force personnel member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) walks across a flight line apron past a parked F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. The aircraft displays the tail code 'HL' and a U.S. Air Force star-and-bar insignia, indicating assignment to Hill Air Force Base. The scene is set under a covered aircraft shelter area with dramatic cloud formations visible in the background.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35A Lightning II, is captured during takeoff or landing on a runway. The aircraft bears the tail code 'HL' indicating assignment to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The afterburner is visibly engaged, producing an orange flame from the engine exhaust.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-22 Raptor or F-35, is captured at the moment of takeoff from a runway with afterburner fully engaged, producing a vivid orange flame from the exhaust nozzle. The landing gear is still extended and partially retracted, indicating the aircraft has just lifted off. The background shows a hazy mountainous landscape with trees and green terrain.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35A Lightning II, is captured during takeoff with afterburner engaged, producing a visible orange flame from the exhaust nozzle. The aircraft bears 'HL' tail code markings, indicating assignment to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Landing gear is still extended as the aircraft lifts off the runway.
    Two fifth-generation stealth fighter jets are taxiing on a wet runway, likely at a military air base. Both aircraft are facing the camera in a front-on perspective, with landing gear deployed and canopies closed. The image captures a dynamic military aviation scene with heat distortion visible behind the trailing aircraft.
    Two F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets are parked on a wet tarmac at a military air base, likely Hill Air Force Base in Utah based on the mountainous terrain visible in the background. The lead aircraft displays 'HL' tail code markings, identifying it as belonging to the 388th or 419th Fighter Wing. The wet reflective surface and hazy mountain backdrop suggest recent rainfall or morning conditions.

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