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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Eglin night flying operations

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Residents may experience aircraft noise Aug. 4-6 when the 60th Fighter Squadron conducts night fly operations in the area.

Fighter aircraft will conduct missions between 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.  Night flying is required for training operations.  

For more information, please contact the Eglin public affairs office at (850) 882-4485.