Photo by Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali | 48th Fighter Wing | 01.31.2023
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Wilkie, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during a hot pit refueling at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Jan. 31, 2023. Hot pit refueling enables the aircraft to refuel while its engine is running, providing operational flexibility and faster response time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class......
Photo by Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali | 48th Fighter Wing | 01.31.2023
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gabriel Wilkie, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, signals an F-35 pilot during a hot pit refueling at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 31, 2023. Hot pit refueling enables the aircraft to rapidly and efficiently refuel after landing, maintaining readiness and ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st......
Photo by Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali | 48th Fighter Wing | 01.31.2023
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Josiah Hudock, 495th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons team chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II during a hot pit refueling at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 31, 2023. Hot pit refueling enables the aircraft to rapidly and efficiently refuel after landing, maintaining readiness and ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson | 48th Fighter Wing | 10.19.2022
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 19, 2022. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities, which provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson | 48th Fighter Wing | 10.19.2022
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 19, 2022. The F-35 is a fifth-generation fighter that features advanced stealth, sensor fusion and logistics support capabilities, which provide increased survivability in an advanced threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Gibson)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty | 48th Fighter Wing | 09.26.2022
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. This marks the first time USAFE based F-35s have attended TLP, showcasing the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter to NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty | 48th Fighter Wing | 09.26.2022
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flies during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. This marks the first time USAFE based F-35s have attended TLP, showcasing the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter to NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty | 48th Fighter Wing | 09.26.2022
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, taxi before take-off during Tactical Leadership Programme 22-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26, 2022. This marks the first time USAFE based F-35s have attended TLP, showcasing the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter to NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo......
