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    The F-35A Lightning II offically arrives at the 104th Fighter Wing, brings new era to Barnes Air National Guard Base [Image 5 of 21]

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    A single-engine stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in low-altitude high-speed flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is banked at an angle, revealing its top surface, with visible vapor condensation forming over the wings and fuselage due to aerodynamic pressure changes. A small roundel insignia is visible on the lower fuselage, suggesting a military operator.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    06.11.2026

    Photo by Jerry Hewitt 

    104th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force pilot Col. Michael 'Shot' Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Commander, flies an F-35A Lightning II over Barnes Air National Guard Base at exactly 1:04PM EST, officially marking the historic first arrival of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft to the Wing, June 11, 2026.

    After delivering one of the first four F-35's to the 104th Fighter Wing, Col. Michael 'Shot' Glass gave a powerful speech to members of the wing on the significance of receiving the F-35, and presented the wing with its new mission statement, vision, and wing priorities.

    "With the F-35, our new wing mission is to forge combat-ready airmen prepared to defend our Nation and employ lethal F-35 airpower. Our new vision is to be America's premier combat wing, projecting decisive, unrelenting airpower across the spectrum of joint warfare. And lastly, our new wing priorities are to develop elite airmen, optimize readiness and lethality, strengthen partnerships, and drive continuous improvement.

    (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Jay Hewitt)

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    Date Taken: 06.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 11:43
    Photo ID: 9910487
    VIRIN: 260611-Z-DY432-1040
    Resolution: 2400x1714
    Size: 592.68 KB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US

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