Screensaver worthy Lightning shots

A thread for screensaver worthy images of F-35 Lightnings.

Here's a RAAF parked @ Luke AFB at Sunset:



Image found on this twitter feed: https://twitter.com/AirmanMagazine/stat ... 4481458176

More where they came from here: https://imgur.com/a/EMm7eDh

Six Page PDF 'LightningConductor' by Frank Crebas from Aviation Photographer 1 2018 Magazine attached.

“A Royal Netherlands AF F-35 Lightning II undergoes low-level operational training in Death Valley to the north of Edwards AFB, California, with photographers and squadron crew members of 323 TES observing. Photography of aircraft training for low-level operations brings some of the most exhilarating moments of the pursuit, and illustrates well the passion that drives us to fly thousands of miles and wait hours on end for often just a few seconds of (awesome) action. Steve Comber/COAP” Aviation Photographer Magazine Issue 1 2018

Never has a jet looked so different, from so many different angles IMO..

Parked on the tarmac and looked at from the side, she's about as exciting as a 737 lol. From head on, it looks sleek and sinister. From below, it looks like a fine sculpture with her smooth, blended lines. From behind, it almost looks like a drone with a big honking engine.

Looks OK from the top too, although I really wish she had clipped wings like the Raptor. I do like her horizontal stabilizers, especially when she uses them to "bunt over" the top of a climb...

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II, P-51D Mustang and VS Spitfire perform a heritage flight during the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, England, July 14, 2018. This year's RIAT celebrated the 100th anniversary of the RAF and highlighted the United States' ever-strong alliance with England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball) https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/24/2 ... 1-0047.JPG (1.3Mb)

Note F-35C SpeedBrakes OUT for more power responsiveness at slow speeds.

https://www.facebook.com/NAVAIR/photos/ ... =3&theater

"F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conduct an Advanced Aerial Refueling Control Law test with an F-35C" https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5C078EDC

Some of my favorites, the dutch star wars canyon one Sferrin posted is my phone wallpaper.

“An F-35A Lightning II and an FA-18 Super Hornet fly in formation over Volk Field, Wis., during Northern Lightning on Aug. 23, 2016. Northern Lightning is a tactical-level, joint training exercise that emphasizes fifth- and fourth-generation assets engaged in a contested, degraded environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stormy Archer)” https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/30/2 ... 74-547.JPG (1Mb)

Found via James Drew (@StrikeWriter) Twitter feed:

https://www.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2001479119/

USN F-35C's

https://www.facebook.com/NAVAIR/photos/ ... =3&theater "F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Detachment 211, the Wake Island Avengers, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fly over Wake Island during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU." https://scontent.fsyd7-1.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=5BF5CC9B