U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandon Shelley, 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems officer, talks to Airman Eric Ibarra, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before takeoff in preparation for exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 1, 2026. AK26 strengthens readiness by integrating maintenance and flight operations to ensure aircraft are prepared to execute tactical integrated air and missile defense missions. (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: | 9722382 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-F-GU217-1006 |
| Resolution: | 6048x3373 |
| Size: | 3.4 MB |
| Location: | RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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