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33rd FW Night Flying Operations

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares for a night flying training mission in an F-35A Lightning II, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 19, 2022. Night flying is performed monthly to ensure pilots are proficient in every capability of the F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia)

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Night Flying Operations

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the 33rd Fighter Wing taxis down the runway during a night flying operation, Aug. 25, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Night flying is performed to ensure pilots are mission capable and combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Night Flying Operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Findlay, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, stands at parade rest while marshalling an F-35A Lightning II, Aug. 25, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Safety wands are used by ground crew to connect with the pilot to aid in aircraft maneuvers such as parking, landing and turning off the engine of the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Night Flying Operations

A U.S. Air Force maintainer from the 33rd Fighter Wing removes the chocks from an F-35A Lightning II before a night flying operation, Aug. 25, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. A chock is a wedge placed against a wheel to prevent aircraft movement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Night Flying Operations

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Findlay, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, looks back while marshalling an F-35A Lightning II during night flying operations, Aug. 25, 2021 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Maintainers must be multi-capable and adaptive to ensure the mission is successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Clement, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places chock blocks on the tire of an F-35A Lightning II, April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft is ready to fly at a moment’s notice to ensure pilots can safely and effectively complete their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Col. James McFarland, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, taxis to the runway April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A contains state-of-the-art tactical data links that provide the secure sharing of data among its flight members as well as other airborne, surface and ground-based platforms required to perform assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Hicks, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for a night flying operation April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The night flying portion of the pilot training syllabus allows for more qualifications to be checked off during different visibility scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust and consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets, assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, prepare for take off April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd FW conducted evening launches to ensure F-35A pilots can fully operate in a night time setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II jets, assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, prepare for takeoff April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 33rd FW conducted evening launches to ensure F-35A pilots can handle visibility restrictions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Hicks, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, and Airman 1st Class Bevin Cardamone, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief prepare for a night flying operation April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Night flying operations help ensure pilots are always mission capable and combat ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Hicks, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for a night flying operation April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The night flying portion of the pilot training syllabus allows for more qualifications to be checked off during different visibility scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Hicks, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, secures his helmet prior to flying the F-35A Lightning II, April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35 helmet mounted display system is an advanced system that allows the pilot to see all of the intelligence and targeting information displayed directly onto the helmet’s visor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Hicks, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares for a night flying operation April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Night flying allows pilots to fly in low light conditions and maintain pilot qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs remove chock blocks from the tire of an F-35A Lightning II, April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft is ready to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Clement, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, places chock blocks on the tire of an F-35A Lightning II, April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Crew chiefs ensure the aircraft is ready to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II taxies out to the runway April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust, consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II takes off April 28, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35A engine produces 43,000 pounds of thrust, consists of a three-stage fan, a six-stage compressor, an annular combustor, a single-stage high-pressure turbine and a two-stage low-pressure turbine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)

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Night Time on the Flight Line

U.S. Air Force Maj. Erik Gonsalves, 58th Fighter Squadron pilot, and Senior Airman Kaylah Ford, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, complete pre-flight inspections on an F-35A Lightning II to prepare for night flying April 27, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Night flying operations allow pilots to train in low light conditions to ensure combat ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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