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    2026 Arctic Lightning Air Show Day 1 [Image 2 of 7]

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    A U.S. military airman in an olive green flight suit with an American flag patch is conversing with an older civilian man wearing a camouflage cap and blue t-shirt. The interaction appears to take place inside the cargo bay or interior of a large military aircraft, likely during an airshow or public event. T-shirts and equipment are visible hanging on the aircraft's interior walls in the background.

    EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins 

    354th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Isaac Sosa, 9th Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy pilot, speaks with a visitor at a static display during the Arctic Lightning Air Show at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 1, 2026. Static displays allowed attendees to view military aircraft and equipment up close while interacting with service members to learn about their missions, capabilities and career opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colin Perkins)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2026
    Date Posted: 08.02.2026 14:30
    Photo ID: 9845010
    VIRIN: 260717-F-JQ106-2022
    Resolution: 5596x3723
    Size: 2.45 MB
    Location: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 57
    Downloads: 2

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    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is conversing with two civilians at what appears to be an air show or open house event. Behind them is an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet bearing the tail markings 'AK 354 FW' and serial number '5354', indicating it belongs to the 354th Fighter Wing based in Alaska. The setting is an outdoor flight line with vendor tents and other attendees visible in the background.
    A U.S. military airman in an olive green flight suit with an American flag patch is conversing with an older civilian man wearing a camouflage cap and blue t-shirt. The interaction appears to take place inside the cargo bay or interior of a large military aircraft, likely during an airshow or public event. T-shirts and equipment are visible hanging on the aircraft's interior walls in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force airman in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is engaged in conversation with a civilian or off-duty individual inside what appears to be a maintenance hangar or workshop facility. The airman is gesturing with both hands, suggesting an active explanation or briefing. The setting contains industrial equipment and tools consistent with an aircraft maintenance environment.
    An outdoor military air show or open house event on an airfield tarmac featuring multiple U.S. Air Force fighter jets on static display. At least two distinct aircraft types are visible, including an F-16 Fighting Falcon and an F-22 Raptor, both marked with 'AK' tail codes indicating Alaska Air National Guard or Alaskan Command. Visitors and uniformed personnel are gathered around the aircraft under clear blue skies, with an air traffic control tower and hangar visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force aircraft, serial number 0334, belonging to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), is on static display at what appears to be a public airshow. Civilians are boarding and touring the aircraft via a mobile staircase truck labeled 'Alaska Air National Guard – Guardians of the Last Frontier.' The event is taking place on a sunny day on an airport tarmac.
    A large gray military turboprop aircraft, marked with the number '5873', is on static display at what appears to be a public air show at a military or civilian airfield. Civilians of various ages are gathered around the aircraft, examining it up close, with some appearing to queue for entry. A control tower and aircraft hangar are visible in the background.
    Military ground crew personnel are performing weapons loading operations on an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft on a flight line. The aircraft bears 'AK' tail codes and '356 FS' markings, indicating it belongs to the 356th Fighter Squadron based in Alaska. A civilian observer in a wide-brimmed hat watches the maintenance and armament activity from the foreground.

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