An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs a strafing run

Strafing run

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs a strafing run during Luke Air Force Base’s honorary commander event over the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023. The event was a showcase of the base’s aerial ability, with honorary commanders witnessing firsthand strafing and bombing demonstrations from the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, HH-60W Jolly Green II and A-10 Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)
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  • An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs a strafing run

    Strafing run

    An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs a strafing run during Luke Air Force Base’s honorary commander event over the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023. The event was a showcase of the base’s aerial ability, with honorary commanders witnessing firsthand strafing and bombing demonstrations from the F-35 Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon, HH-60W Jolly Green II and A-10 Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)
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More night lightning next week

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Residents may experience aircraft noise March 24 - 27, when the 58th Fighter Squadron conducts night flying operations in the area.

Fighter aircraft will conduct missions between 8 and 10:30 p.m. Night flying is required for training operations.

For more information, please contact the Eglin public affairs office at 882-3931.