U.S. Air Force Airman Jacob Watson, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight inspections in preparation for exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 1, 2026. AK26 enhances readiness by exercising the rapid generation of combat airpower in support of tactical integrated air and missile defense operations across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)
| Date Taken: | 05.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.03.2026 10:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9722378 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-F-GU217-1008 |
| Resolution: | 5882x4024 |
| Size: | 2.82 MB |
| Location: | RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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