Spartan Lightning: perfecting F-35 interoperability at RAB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Samantha Vernon, 48th Fighter Wing F-35A Lighting II pilot participates in simulation training during exercise Spartan Lightning at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 8, 2025. A total of seven F-35A Lightning II aircraft participated in the exercise, with pilots and maintainers represented from the U.S., Royal Norwegian and the Royal Netherlands Air Force. In addition to hands-on training, instructors offered simulated combat scenarios to the F-35 pilots to achieve learning objectives pertaining to offensive and defensive counter air missions. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman
VIRIN: 250208-F-F3261-1001.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

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400/100

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10/600

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12800

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