USAF F-35As deploy to France

摘要

US AIR Force F-35A Lightning Us and airmen from the 4th Fighter Squadron have deployed to Base Aerienne 118 Mont-de-Marsan, France. The 12 aircraft, and personnel from the unit - comprised of active-duty airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing (FW) and reservists from the 419th FW at Hill Air Force Base, Utah - arrived at the French air base on May 10. During their time in the European theatre, the 4th FS aircraft will participate in multiple events, including exercise Atlantic Trident 21, underscoring the steadfast US commitment to the region and enhancing interoperability with NATO allies and partners. This is the 388th FW's third deployment to Europe. The first was a 34th FS deployment to the UK at RAF Lakenheath, Suffolk, in April 2017. The second was a 421st FS Theater Security Package deployment to Aviano Air Base, Italy, in May 2019.