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    VMFA-115 flies first F-35C Lightning II [Image 1 of 14]

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    Three military personnel in green flight suits and white helmets are conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of a stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35, on a military airfield tarmac. Two personnel stand flanking the aircraft with hands clasped behind their backs, while a third crouches beneath the nose. Large hangar structures and additional military transport aircraft are visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    07.31.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson 

    2nd Marine Aircraft Wing   

    U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. James Roberts, left, from Georgia, Cpl. Matthew Giambrone, center, from Florida, and Jose Maldonado, from Texas, all powerline mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 115, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct pre-flight checks on an F-35C Lightning II before VMFA-115’s first flight at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 31, 2026. The squadron’s first flight with the F-35C marked a significant milestone in VMFA-115’s reactivation process, as it continues preparations to return to operational service later this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Robinson)

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    Date Taken: 07.31.2026
    Date Posted: 08.03.2026 17:16
    Photo ID: 9847073
    VIRIN: 260731-M-LF727-1008
    Resolution: 7918x5281
    Size: 7.9 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US
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    Three military personnel in green flight suits and white helmets are conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of a stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35, on a military airfield tarmac. Two personnel stand flanking the aircraft with hands clasped behind their backs, while a third crouches beneath the nose. Large hangar structures and additional military transport aircraft are visible in the background.
    The image shows a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet assigned to VMFA-115 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115), bearing the tail number 139, parked on a flight line apron. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and a ground crew member is visible beneath the aircraft near the landing gear. The aircraft displays standard USMC markings including the national insignia star-and-bar and warning labels.
    A ground crew member in a green flight suit and red-white-blue helmet stands on a tarmac observing a U.S. military F-35 fighter jet marked with the number 139. The aircraft displays standard U.S. Air Force/Marine Corps roundel insignia and rescue markings. The scene appears to be at a military airbase during daytime operations.
    A military aviator in an olive green flight suit stands on an aircraft tarmac, appearing to perform a celebratory or demonstrative pose with arms extended. The individual is wearing a flight helmet with red, white, and blue markings and a oxygen/communication mask. The setting appears to be a military airfield with buildings and tree line visible in the background.
    A U.S. military F-35 fighter jet, numbered 139, is shown on a tarmac with a pilot or ground crew member in an olive green flight suit rendering a salute. The aircraft displays the U.S. Air Force/Navy roundel star insignia and a 'RESCUE' marking on the fuselage. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, suggesting the aircraft is preparing for or returning from a flight operation.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is parked on a tarmac at a military airfield. The aircraft bears the markings of VMFA-115 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115) with tail number 139. A pilot or crew member appears to be seated in the cockpit under clear, partly cloudy skies.
    A single-seat stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 variant, is captured in low-altitude flight with landing gear deployed, suggesting a takeoff or landing phase. The aircraft bears U.S. military markings including a roundel on the fuselage and tail code letters 'DW'. The background consists of a dense tree line and a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in the process of taking off or landing at a military airfield. The aircraft displays VMFA squadron markings on the tail and has its landing gear deployed. The background shows a tree line, military/industrial buildings, and a partly cloudy sky.
    A single military jet aircraft, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft appears to be in a climbing or high-speed flight profile with afterburner engaged, as evidenced by the visible flame/heat signature at the exhaust nozzle. Condensation or vapor trails are visible streaming from the wingtips or fuselage, indicating high-speed maneuvering.
    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in the process of landing or taking off from a runway, with landing gear deployed. A second aircraft, appearing to be a flying-wing type (possibly a B-2 Spirit or similar), is visible in the upper right background at altitude. A group of observers or personnel can be seen lined up along the right side of the runway in the middle distance.
    A single military jet aircraft is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft appears to be a fifth-generation stealth fighter, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, photographed from a low angle below. The image was likely taken at an airshow or during a military flight demonstration.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, assigned to VMFA-115, is captured during a takeoff or landing roll on a runway. The aircraft bears tail number 139 and the letter 'VE' on the vertical stabilizer, indicating its squadron markings. The background features a tree line and partly cloudy sky, suggesting a warm-weather airbase environment.
    Two military fighter pilots in full flight gear stand on an airfield tarmac in front of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet bearing the tail number 139. Both pilots are wearing olive drab flight suits, advanced helmet-mounted display systems (HMDS) with visors down, oxygen masks, G-suits, and survival vests. The image appears to be a professional or official military photograph taken in daylight conditions.
    A group of eight military personnel pose in front of an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet on a flight line tarmac. One individual in the center is wearing a full flight suit with helmet and carrying a flight bag, suggesting they recently completed or are preparing for a flight. The aircraft bears the number '139' and a U.S. military star insignia, consistent with U.S. Marine Corps or Navy markings.

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