A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis on the flightline at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2026. This marked the first 35th Fighter Wing F-35 flight operations at Misawa, a key milestone in the wing’s transition to fifth-generation aircraft, enhancing combat readiness and strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance in support of regional security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
| Date Taken: | 04.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.15.2026 21:14 |
| Photo ID: | 9617969 |
| VIRIN: | 260407-F-NU460-1012 |
| Resolution: | 7590x5060 |
| Size: | 7.68 MB |
| Location: | MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP |
| Web Views: | 48 |
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