12/18/2015: The F-35A Lightning II from the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, at Tyndall Air Force Base is seen flying in support of Exercise Checkered Flag 16-01.
Checkered Flag is a large-force exercise which simulates the employment of a large number of aircraft and is an opportunity to highlight integration of legacy and fifth generation aircraft and the increase of overall situational awareness of the fleet.
Credit:325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs:12/11/15