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    104th Fighter Wing hosts Pratt and Whitney and Westfield Scout Troop 821 for base tour [Image 8 of 11]

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    Two individuals, viewed from behind, observe a military jet aircraft in flight over a wooded airfield. The aircraft, identifiable by its silhouette as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured mid-flight against a partly cloudy sky. One observer is wearing hearing protection ear muffs, suggesting proximity to loud aircraft operations.

    WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2026

    Photo by Jerry Hewitt 

    104th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Captain Kyle 'Nuke' Eckert, an F-35 pilot with the 131st Fighter Squadron, stands on the 104th Fighter Wing flight line with members from Pratt and Whitney and Westfield Scout Troop 821 to observe an F-35A Lighning II takeoff during a base tour, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Mass., August 27, 2026. Hosting base tours enhances the community’s understanding of the 104th Fighter Wing mission while highlighting how the wing supports and strengthens the local community. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Jay Hewitt)

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2026
    Date Posted: 09.13.2026 12:14
    Photo ID: 9922123
    VIRIN: 260827-Z-DY432-1074
    Resolution: 2400x1714
    Size: 599.99 KB
    Location: WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US
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    A military pilot in an olive green flight suit is presenting equipment to a group of young scouts seated in a briefing room. The pilot is showing what appears to be a pilot's helmet to the attentive youth group. The setting is an official military squadron briefing room, identifiable by the unit insignia on the wall reading '131st Fighter Squadron.'
    A group of people are seated in a briefing or classroom-style setting with black leather chairs. A young man in the foreground is examining a dark carbon-fiber helmet, which is being passed or handed between attendees. The setting appears to be a professional or training environment, possibly military or aviation-related given the specialized helmet.
    A group of Boy Scouts in tan uniforms and adults are gathered on an airfield tarmac, wearing hearing protection ear muffs. A person in a flight suit on the left appears to be briefing or instructing the group. The setting appears to be a military or civilian airshow or airfield tour event.
    A group of civilians and personnel wearing hearing protection stand along the edge of a military airfield tarmac, observing an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet taxiing on the runway. The setting appears to be an organized visit or demonstration event at a military air base, with hangars visible in the background. The observers are lined up in a row, several shielding their eyes or adjusting their ear protection.
    A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is taxiing on a runway apron. The aircraft is painted in a dark gray low-observable finish and has its landing gear deployed. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and the aircraft appears to be at a military or joint-use airfield.
    A close-up photograph of an F-35 Lightning II fighter jet cockpit with a pilot seated inside wearing a flight helmet and oxygen mask. The image captures detailed rescue and warning markings on the fuselage, including canopy cut instructions and rescue door access directions. The golden-tinted canopy reflects ambient light, giving the image a warm tone.
    A group of Boy Scouts of America members stand on the tarmac at the 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard base. They are accompanied by a military pilot in an olive flight suit with patches and sunglasses. Several scouts are wearing hearing protection ear muffs and orange caps, suggesting they are observing flight operations.
    Two individuals, viewed from behind, observe a military jet aircraft in flight over a wooded airfield. The aircraft, identifiable by its silhouette as an F-35 Lightning II, is captured mid-flight against a partly cloudy sky. One observer is wearing hearing protection ear muffs, suggesting proximity to loud aircraft operations.
    A single military stealth fighter jet is captured in low-level flight against an overcast gray sky. The aircraft displays characteristic stealth design features including angular surfaces, a single-seat cockpit, and canted twin tail fins. The image was taken in dim, flat lighting conditions which reduces overall contrast and detail.
    A crowd of spectators at an airshow watches a military jet aircraft performing a high-speed pass against an overcast sky. Several observers are wearing hearing protection ear muffs, and one person is wearing a shirt with 'AIM-9X' printed on it, suggesting a military aviation context. The aircraft leaves a condensation trail as it climbs steeply.
    A military pilot in an olive flight suit is briefing or speaking to a small group of four civilians inside an aircraft hangar. Behind the group, an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is parked on the hangar floor. The setting appears to be an official tour or informational visit to a military air base.

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