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en assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, watch as a KC-135 otanker takes off during Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24. Red Flag ncorporated the F-35A Lighting II for the first time, allowing fourth and fifth generation
saft to test their capabilities in a multitude of platforms of air, space and cyberspace.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristin S. High
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard
Maintainers from the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings conduct conducts preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24. Airmen from the active duty 388th FW and Air Force Reserve 419th FW fly and maintain the Lightning II in a total force partnership, capitalizing on the strength of both components.
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Red Flag provides the 34th FS the opportunity to
enhance their tactical operational skills alongside military aircraft from coalition forces.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
Four F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, rest on the flightline after landing to participate in Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 21. Red Flag provides the 34th FS the opportunity to enhance their tactical operational skills alongside military aircraft from coalition forces.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard
he 388th Fighter Wing conducts preflight g II from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during Red ase, Nev., Jan. 24. The F-35A is one of two U.S. ulti-role fighter aircraft participating in 17-1.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristin S. High
Capt. Derek Kirkwood, 34th Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares for take-off during Red Flag 17-1 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24. The F-35A is a fifth generation strike fighter. Its design is optimized to leverage specific capabilities and effectively accomplish a wide variety of mission sets.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, taxis after landing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in Red Flag 17-1, Jan. 21. Red Flag involves a variety of attack, fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, air lift support, and search and rescue aircraft.