Lightning II takes off from runway 3-5 at NAS Fort Worth on April 26th, 2007 for Flight #14 or #15. . [Photo by Keith Robinson]

After it's second flight of the day, Lightning II on approach to runway 3-5 at NAS Fort Worth on April 26th, 2007. [Photo by Keith Robinson]

Jon Beelsey ready to go for the 10th test flight, the first fligh with the Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS). [Photo courtesy of Rockwell Collins Inc.]
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Jon Beesley getting comfortable in the highly adjustable seat; power adjustable for height (7.4"), recline (5.73 deg), pedal reach, HOTAS reach.

Jon Beesley donning HMD with visor open. Flight #10 on 04 April 2007.

Flight #11 - Another afterburner take off. Note the white paint (port wing) which is used is for fuel dump testing. The fuel dump port is under the port wing and the special paint turns red/pink when exposed to fuel.

Flight #11

Flight #12: Jeff Knowles strapping in with HMD helmet still in ground crew hands.

Flight #12