Two U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs and an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW) fly in formation over Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 24, 2026. The flyover marked a key milestone in the wing’s transition to fifth-generation airpower, demonstrating the integration of legacy and next-generation capabilities. This transition enhances the 35th FW’s ability to generate combat airpower and reinforces deterrence within the Indo-Pacific area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
| Date Taken: | 04.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2026 01:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9644467 |
| VIRIN: | 260424-F-NU460-1024 |
| Resolution: | 11943x7962 |
| Size: | 24.88 MB |
| Location: | MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP |
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