Avionic technicians and crew chiefs perform a post-operation servicing to an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., while on the flightline at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. Four F-35s landed at Peterson AFB to execute a flyover during the U.S. Air Force Academy versus the U.S. Naval Academy football game at USAFA.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman
An Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is transported into a hangar at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. The F-35’s stealth capabilities are unprecedented in tactical fighter aviation. An integrated airframe design, advanced materials and other features make the F-35 virtually undetectable to enemy radar.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman
An Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and two Navy F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 101, also at Eglin AFB, sit on the flightline at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016. The F-35 combines 5th generation fighter aircraft characteristics, including advanced stealth, integrated avionics, sensor fusion and superior logistics support with the most powerful and comprehensive integrated sensor package of any fighter aircraft in history.