U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Flores-Velez, dedicated crew chief for the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, stands by to marshal Maj. Sean “Rambo” Loughlin, pilot for the F‑35A Demo Team, before a demonstration flight at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis‑Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 27, 2026. HFTC allows demonstration pilots to practice flying in close, multi‑ship formations - including with heritage aircraft - ahead of the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
| Date Taken: | 02.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2026 14:24 |
| Photo ID: | 9553158 |
| VIRIN: | 260227-F-KY209-1005 |
| Resolution: | 6011x4294 |
| Size: | 4.51 MB |
| Location: | DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 35 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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