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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 8 of 21]

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    A single-engine stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is shown in a banked maneuver, revealing its top surface, with visible wingtip vortex condensation trails streaming from the wings. The gray paint scheme and distinctive delta-wing design are clearly visible.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    06.11.2026

    Photo by Jerry Hewitt 

    104th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force pilot Maj. Brian 'Brass' Burke, 104th Fighter Wing unit conversion officer, 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, U.S. Air Force 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: 9910497
    VIRIN: 260611-Z-DY432-1056
    Resolution: 2400x1714
    Size: 626.67 KB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US

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