VTANG Night Flying Operations

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jana Somero | An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, prepares for launch during routine flying operations at the Vermont Air National Guard base, South Burlington, Vermont, Sept. 23, 2020. The Vermont Air National Guard will begin three weeks of night flying operations starting Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by A1C Jana Somero)  

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES

03.18.2022

Story by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell  

158th Fighter Wing

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (March 18, 2022) – The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying from Tuesday, March 22 to Friday, March 25, and from Tuesday, March 29 to Friday, April 1, with two takeoff periods.

The first takeoff period is scheduled between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. with landings scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The second takeoff period is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. with landings scheduled between 8:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. There are no scheduled morning flights.

“Nighttime air operations present unique challenges that require the women and men of the 158th Fighter Wing to train a little later in the evening on occasion,” said Col. Michael Blair, 158th Operations Group commander.

Airmen of the 158th Fighter Wing conduct night operations to meet U.S. Air Force and Major Command requirements and proficiencies.

“As the nation’s first F-35 combat ready Air National Guard fighter wing, we are very proud in the robust and professional training our Airmen conduct with many other national assets,” said Blair.

For more information on the F-35 program, please visit www.vtguard.com/f35.

• Date Taken: 03.18.2022
• Date Posted: 03.18.2022 15:41
• Story ID: 416763
• Location: SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, US