U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, September 25, 2025. Due to the climate of the Florida panhandle, older jets like aircraft 747 that are not lightning-modified are less suitable for pilot training here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)
The 33rd FW’s first F-35 departs Eglin AFB
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, tail number 08-0747, takes off from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, September 25, 2025. Due to the climate of the Florida panhandle, older jets like aircraft 747 that are not lightning-modified are less suitable for pilot training here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Reagan Hardy)
