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    Heritage flight 2026 Columbus Air Show [Image 8 of 14]

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    Two military aircraft are flying in close formation against a dramatic cloudy sky. The formation pairs a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning (marked '162') with a modern F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter, representing a heritage flight pairing likely at an airshow. The juxtaposition highlights approximately 80 years of aviation advancement between the two aircraft.

    COLUMBUS, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    06.20.2026

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Samir Harris 

    121st Air Refueling Wing

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, flies alongside a vintage P-38 Lightning during a heritage flight formation at the Columbus Air Show, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, June 19, 2026. Heritage flights are symbolic aerial demonstrations that pair modern fifth-generation tactical aircraft with historic warbirds, showcasing the evolution of American air power and honoring the legacy of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Samir Harris)

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    Date Taken: 06.20.2026
    Date Posted: 06.23.2026 11:09
    Photo ID: 9766778
    VIRIN: 260620-Z-PT179-2016
    Resolution: 2945x1959
    Size: 956.6 KB
    Location: COLUMBUS, OHIO, US
    Web Views: 52
    Downloads: 16

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    A dark-colored fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is photographed from above during a high-speed maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is banking steeply, with visible vapor condensation trails streaming from its wingtips and fuselage, indicating high-G flight conditions. A US Air Force roundel insignia is visible on the underside of the aircraft.
    A U.S. military F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is photographed from above against a clear blue sky. The aircraft has its internal weapons bay doors open, revealing the internal bay structure and ordnance/equipment inside. The jet appears to be in flight, likely during an airshow or demonstration maneuver.
    A military stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is photographed from below in flight against a blue sky with partial cloud cover. The aircraft is banking or rolling, revealing its underside with both internal weapons bay doors open, exposing internal bay contents. The image is sharp and well-lit, providing clear detail of the aircraft's stealth geometry and undercarriage features.
    A single military stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35A Lightning II, is captured in level flight against a dramatic backdrop of large cumulus clouds and blue sky. The aircraft bears tail code 'TY' and appears to be connected to a refueling drogue or trailing line extending to the right of the frame. The image is sharp and well-composed, suggesting a professional military or press photograph.
    A military jet aircraft is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky, appearing to be in a banked or rolling maneuver. The aircraft is generating visible wingtip vortex condensation trails extending from both wings, indicating high-speed, high-G flight. This appears to be an airshow or demonstration flight based on the dramatic maneuvering.
    A single stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in flight against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The aircraft is photographed from a slightly below-and-side angle, revealing its distinctive delta-wing planform and low-observable design features. The image appears to be taken at an airshow or during a training flight.
    A U.S. military F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is photographed from above in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft is viewed from a top-down angle, revealing its distinctive stealth airframe design with swept delta wings and a single tail fin. U.S. Air Force or Marine Corps markings are visible on the fuselage and tail.
    Two military aircraft are flying in close formation against a dramatic cloudy sky. The formation pairs a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning (marked '162') with a modern F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter, representing a heritage flight pairing likely at an airshow. The juxtaposition highlights approximately 80 years of aviation advancement between the two aircraft.
    Two military aircraft are flying in formation against a partly cloudy sky, representing approximately 80 years of aviation advancement. The upper aircraft is a modern F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet, while the lower aircraft is a World War II-era P-38 Lightning twin-boom propeller fighter. The pairing appears to be a heritage flight demonstration, a common airshow tradition honoring military aviation history.
    Two military aircraft are flying in formation against a blue sky with light clouds. The upper aircraft is a World War II-era Lockheed P-38 Lightning painted in black with yellow markings and the number '162', while the lower aircraft is a modern Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter bearing the tail code 'TY'. The pairing appears to be a deliberate heritage formation flight showcasing the evolution of the 'Lightning' aircraft lineage.
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in flight against a blue sky with scattered white clouds. The aircraft displays tail code 'TY' indicating assignment to the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The image shows the aircraft in a slight bank, revealing its distinctive stealth airframe design and underside details.
    A single stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is photographed from below against a blue sky with scattered clouds. The aircraft is in a banked maneuver with its afterburner visibly ignited, producing a bright orange-yellow flame from the engine exhaust. The image captures the aircraft's distinctive angular, low-observable airframe design.
    A military stealth fighter jet is photographed from below against a clear blue sky, with its afterburner visibly ignited showing a bright orange-yellow flame. The aircraft is oriented nose-up, suggesting a steep climb or vertical maneuver. The single-engine exhaust and overall airframe geometry are clearly visible from this ventral perspective.
    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured during takeoff or landing on a runway. The aircraft bears the tail code 'TY' and serial number '5418', indicating it belongs to the 33rd Fighter Wing based at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. The image uses a panning technique, creating motion blur in the background while keeping the aircraft relatively sharp.

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