U.S Marine Corps Lt. Col. Benjamin, Vanwingerden, director of safety and standardization, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, steps out of an F-5N+ aircraft after conducting an inaugural flight at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, March 4, 2026. The aircraft conducted its inaugural flight on station as the first F-5N+ assigned to the installation, following a redesign of its internal navigation and flight control systems to modern standards. VMFT-402 employs the F-5N+ and F-5N aircraft to provide adversary training in support of fleet readiness and advanced tactical instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isabella L. Renaud)
| Date Taken: | 03.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 08:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9673954 |
| VIRIN: | 260304-M-IL336-1012 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 2.58 MB |
| Location: | BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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