U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Flores-Velez, a dedicated crew chief assigned to the F-35A Demonstration Team, refuels an F-35A Lightning II at Portland International Airport before a demonstration in Hillsboro, Oregon, May 16, 2026. Additional fuel is loaded into the aircraft prior to deployed entries to ensure adequate fuel for the performance after arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
| Date Taken: | 05.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.19.2026 13:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9695115 |
| VIRIN: | 260517-F-KY209-1001 |
| Resolution: | 5799x4639 |
| Size: | 5.29 MB |
| Location: | HILLSBORO, OREGON, US |
| Web Views: | 10 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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