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    104th Fighter Wing hosts Polish National Credit Union and community members for base tour [Image 9 of 10]

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    A group of civilians and at least one military pilot in a flight suit are observing aircraft operations on an airfield tarmac. All individuals are wearing hearing protection ear muffs, suggesting proximity to loud jet activity. At least one military jet aircraft is visible in the background sky, likely performing a demonstration or training flight.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    09.08.2026

    Photo by Jerry Hewitt 

    104th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Captain Kyle 'Nuke' Eckert, an F-35 pilot with the 104th Fighter Wing, watches an F-35A Lightning II takeoff with members of the Polish National Credit Union and other community members during a base tour of Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., September 8, 2026.

    Base tours provide the opportunity for community members to meet with Airmen and learn more about the 104FW mission.

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

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    Date Taken: 09.08.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 13:03
    Photo ID: 9920062
    VIRIN: 260908-Z-DY432-1119
    Resolution: 2400x1714
    Size: 726.93 KB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US
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    A group of spectators and a uniformed military personnel observe a stealth fighter jet (appears to be an F-22 Raptor) taxiing on a flight line near large aircraft hangars. Several observers are photographing or filming the aircraft. The setting appears to be a military air base or airshow event, with red barrier cones separating the crowd from the taxiway.
    A military jet aircraft, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is taxiing on a runway while spectators in the foreground observe from behind a row of red safety cones/barriers. Several observers are wearing hearing protection ear muffs, suggesting a controlled viewing event or air show. The scene appears to take place at a military airbase on a clear, sunny day.
    A close-up photograph of an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet on a taxiway or flight line. The aircraft bears the tail number 5817 and is marked with the name 'COL STEPHEN PIERCE' below the cockpit. A pilot wearing a flight helmet is visible seated in the single-seat cockpit.
    A group of approximately 12 civilians and one military pilot in a flight suit are gathered outside a large hangar at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts. The hangar prominently displays signage reading '104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard.' The gathering appears to be an organized visit or briefing, possibly a community outreach or media event.
    A military pilot in a flight suit and two civilians observe an F-35 stealth fighter jet taxiing on the flight line at what appears to be Barnes Regional Airport or a similar Air National Guard base. The scene is set on a clear, sunny day with hangars, orange safety barriers, and an air traffic control tower visible in the background. The perspective is from behind the observers, creating a depth-of-field composition with the aircraft in the midground.
    A group of observers wearing hearing protection stands on a flight line watching an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet taxi on the runway. The aircraft displays 'TX' tail codes indicating it is assigned to a Texas-based unit, with a partial tail number '5787' visible. One person in a red outfit appears to be waving at the aircraft while others observe.
    A group of spectators wearing hearing protection are watching a military jet aircraft performing a low flyover at what appears to be an airshow or military base open house. The observers are positioned on a tarmac or viewing area, facing the runway where the aircraft is visible in the distance. A tall structure, possibly a control tower or monument, is visible on the right side of the frame.
    A dark-colored fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is captured in level flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is producing visible wingtip or wing-root condensation trails (contrails). The image is sharp and well-exposed, providing excellent detail of the aircraft's stealth airframe geometry.
    A group of civilians and at least one military pilot in a flight suit are observing aircraft operations on an airfield tarmac. All individuals are wearing hearing protection ear muffs, suggesting proximity to loud jet activity. At least one military jet aircraft is visible in the background sky, likely performing a demonstration or training flight.
    A group of approximately 17 civilians and one uniformed U.S. Air Force pilot pose for a group photo in front of a military aircraft hangar. The aircraft visible in the background appears to be an F-35 or similar modern jet fighter partially housed in the hangar. This appears to be an official base tour or community outreach event.

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