U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Orrin Hammontree, assistant dedicated crew chief for the F‑35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, conducts preflight inspections before a demonstration at the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis‑Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 28, 2026. Preflight inspections are a critical safety measure that help ensure aircraft and aircrews are prepared to fly safely in close and dissimilar formation with heritage and modern aircraft during the annual training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
| Date Taken: | 02.28.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2026 14:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9553208 |
| VIRIN: | 260228-F-KY209-1006 |
| Resolution: | 4504x3603 |
| Size: | 2.42 MB |
| Location: | DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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