A 61st Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II takes off Feb. 2, 2016 at sundown in the Arizona desert on full afterburner from Luke Air Force Base. F-35s take off on afterburner in order to gain elevation and speed quickly. Night flying is an integral part of the training of F-35 pilots at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
<dl><dd>Unit: 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs</dd></dl>
Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan
2016-02-11
<a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2508493/dusk-lift">https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2508493/dusk-lift</a>