A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off as part of exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 1, 2026. AK26 strengthens readiness by exercising combat air operations and enhancing the ability of U.S. forces to operate in a contested environment. (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: | 9722385 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-F-GU217-1010 |
| Resolution: | 3817x1973 |
| Size: | 886.68 KB |
| Location: | RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB |
| Web Views: | 5 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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