On July 14, 2011 the first for the 33rd FW, F-35A 08-0747, arrived at Eglin AFB in formation with two F-16s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974General Dynamics F-16B/D Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1977Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Eglin bound. F-35A 08-0747/’EG' in formation with an F-16C over the beach at Destin near Eglin on July 14, 2011 on its delivery flight to the 33rd FW.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: General Dynamics F-16A/C/E Fighting Falcon - СШАUSA - 1974Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

F-35A 08-0746/'EG' has tail markings for the 58th Fighter Squadron.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Another F-35A destined for the 33rd FW is 08-0750 (AF-12) seen departing Fort Worth on a functional check flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

F-35A 08-0747/'EG' over the beach at Destin, Florida near Eglin AFB on July 14, 2011 following its delivery flight from Fort Worth.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Samuel King Jr/US Air Force 3 F-35A 08-0746 taxies to parking at Eglin on July 20, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

SSgt Michael sanders ot the both Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects F-35A 08-0747 at Eglin AFB.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

F-35A 08-0746/'EG' getting 'chocked' for the first time at Eglin AFB on July 20, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Marine Maj Joseph 'OD' Bachmann is one of two pilots assigned to the 33rd FW currently qualified to fly the F-35.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Lt Col Eric Smith, 58th FS Director of Operations, talks with his commanders after piloting the first F-35A to Eglin AFB on July 14, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Major Bachmann watches his crew chief during engine shutdown after delivering the second F-35A to Eglin on July 20, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Lt Col Eric Smith piloted the first F-35A on a delivery flight from Fort Worth, Texas to Eglin AFB, Florida on July 14, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

TSgt Tim West marshals F-35A 08-0747 to parking at Eglin AFB on July 14, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Shot of an F-35 Full Mission Simulator. The first of three such simulators was installed at Eglin AFB in January 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

One of three different training simulators in use with the 33rd FW is the ejection system maintenance trainer comprising a full size replica of the front nose of the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-35A Lightning II - СШАUSA - 2006