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    104th Fighter Wing hosts base tour for PNCU and Pratt and Whitney [Image 8 of 12]

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    A military pilot in an olive-green flight suit is conducting a briefing or tour for a group of civilians inside an aircraft hangar. He is pointing upward toward a large military aircraft, likely explaining features of the aircraft to the assembled visitors. The group stands behind a rope barrier, suggesting this is an organized public or community relations event.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    08.25.2026

    Photo by Melanie Casineau 

    104th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force 1LT Benjamin Fischer, 131st Fighter Squadron pilot speaks to members from Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) and Pratt and Whitney, about the F-35, 104th Fighter Wing, Westfield, MA, August 25, 2026. Hosting base tours enhances the community’s understanding of our mission, while highlighting how we support and strengthen the communities we serve. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Melanie J. Casineau)

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    Date Taken: 08.25.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 12:15
    Photo ID: 9915390
    VIRIN: 260825-Z-UG828-1150
    Resolution: 5526x3947
    Size: 4.32 MB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US
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    A group of civilians is walking toward a large military hangar belonging to the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard. The scene appears to be an organized tour or public visit to the air base facility. The hangar is prominently labeled and serves as the focal point of the image.
    A group of observers and photographers watch a military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F-35, on a runway or taxiway at an airfield. Several people are shielding their eyes or raising cameras to document the aircraft's movement. Orange traffic cones or barriers are visible in the background delineating a restricted area.
    A single-seat stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35 Lightning II, is taxiing on an airfield runway or taxiway. The aircraft is painted in a dark gray low-observable finish and has its landing gear fully deployed. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield surrounded by green terrain and hills in the background.
    A single-engine stealth multirole fighter aircraft, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is taxiing on a paved runway or taxiway. The aircraft is photographed in daylight under partly cloudy skies, with green treelines and grass visible in the background. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the landing gear is fully deployed.
    A group of approximately seven to eight civilians stand on an airport tarmac observing a military jet aircraft on the runway in the background. Several individuals are wearing hearing protection ear muffs, suggesting an official airfield visit or demonstration. The setting appears to be a military or joint-use airfield on a clear, sunny day with wooded hills visible in the background.
    A single military jet aircraft, identifiable by its silhouette as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in flight against a partly cloudy blue sky. The aircraft appears as a dark silhouette, flying at moderate altitude over a treeline visible at the bottom of the frame. The image was taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    A group of civilians is gathered inside a military aircraft hangar, viewing a large gray stealth aircraft up close. They are standing behind a red rope barrier that separates them from the aircraft, suggesting an organized tour or public affairs event. The setting appears to be an active military installation based on the hangar infrastructure and safety equipment visible.
    A military pilot in an olive-green flight suit is conducting a briefing or tour for a group of civilians inside an aircraft hangar. He is pointing upward toward a large military aircraft, likely explaining features of the aircraft to the assembled visitors. The group stands behind a rope barrier, suggesting this is an organized public or community relations event.
    A group of civilians and military personnel are gathered inside a hangar at the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard base. The visitors appear to be on an organized tour or briefing event, standing behind rope barriers near a military aircraft. The scene takes place on a clear, partly cloudy day with the unit's main hangar building visible in the background.
    A large group of approximately 25-30 people are posed for a group photograph in front of a large industrial or military hangar building. Two individuals on the far right appear to be wearing military flight suits, suggesting this may be an official visit or tour of a military aviation facility. The group consists of men and women in civilian attire, standing on a paved tarmac or apron area.
    A group of approximately 13 people pose for a group photo on what appears to be a military airfield tarmac in front of a large hangar building. Two individuals on the right side of the group are wearing olive drab military flight suits, suggesting this may be a civilian visit or tour of a military installation. Several members of the group are carrying cameras and camera bags.
    A group of approximately 14 men are posing for a group photograph outdoors in front of a large industrial or hangar-style building. Two individuals in the center are wearing military flight suits, suggesting this may be a military base or aviation facility visit. The group appears to consist of a mix of military personnel and civilian visitors or contractors.

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