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    Operation Rapid Forge continues at Spangdahlem [Image 1 of 5]

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    Two individuals are shaking hands on a military airfield tarmac in front of a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet with its canopy open. One person is wearing a flight suit (pilot) and the other is in civilian/maintenance attire, suggesting a post-flight debrief or greeting. Aircraft hangars with arched roofs are visible in the background.

    SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY

    07.18.2019

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye 

    52nd Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Walz, 421st Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Cody Albert, 421st FS crew chief, during Operation Rapid Forge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2019. Rapid Forge aircraft are forward deploying to the territory of NATO allies in order to enhance readiness and improve interoperability. Participation in multinational operations enhances the U.S. Air Force's relationship with partner militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Seelye)

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    Date Taken: 07.18.2019
    Date Posted: 07.18.2019 09:47
    Photo ID: 5589970
    VIRIN: 190718-F-ON660-0055
    Resolution: 5598x3737
    Size: 4.11 MB
    Location: SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, DE
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    Two individuals are shaking hands on a military airfield tarmac in front of a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet with its canopy open. One person is wearing a flight suit (pilot) and the other is in civilian/maintenance attire, suggesting a post-flight debrief or greeting. Aircraft hangars with arched roofs are visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force ground crew member in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) stands on a flight line facing an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet with its canopy open and a pilot seated in the cockpit. The crew member is wearing hearing protection and holding a radio, likely communicating during pre-flight or post-flight procedures. The aircraft bears the tail number 5200 and displays a unit insignia on its fuselage.
    A military pilot is seated in the open cockpit of a modern fighter jet, wearing full flight gear including a helmet decorated with an American flag pattern and an oxygen mask. The pilot appears to be conducting pre-flight checks or communicating via radio. Safety markings on the aircraft are clearly visible, indicating this is an ejection seat-equipped aircraft.
    Ground crew personnel are conducting maintenance or pre-flight operations on an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet on a military flight line. The aircraft bears the tail code 'HL' indicating it belongs to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. At least three personnel are visible working around the aircraft, with one operating a yellow ground support equipment cart.
    A ground crew member wearing hearing protection is marshalling an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet on a military airfield tarmac. The crew member is facing the aircraft with one hand raised to their headset, likely communicating with the pilot visible in the cockpit. A large hangar structure is visible in the background.

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