An F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron takes off during Checkered Flag 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 22, 2025. This iteration of Checkered Flag is planned to involve more than 50 aircraft, including F-16C Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35A & C Lightning II, and E-7 Wedgetail airframes, to simulate real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to deliver decisive combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)
| Date Taken: | 10.22.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.24.2025 17:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9369330 |
| VIRIN: | 251022-F-KG386-1470 |
| Resolution: | 7850x4416 |
| Size: | 4.53 MB |
| Location: | TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US |
| Web Views: | 51 |
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