An F-35 Reaper Flies Over Destin is a photograph by JC Findley which was uploaded on September 10th, 2014.
An F-35 Reaper Flies Over Destin
An F-35 Lightning II flies over Destin, Fla., before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 14, 2011. Its pilot, Lt. Col.... more
by JC Findley
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An F-35 Reaper Flies Over Destin
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JC Findley
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An F-35 Lightning II flies over Destin, Fla., before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 14, 2011. Its pilot, Lt. Col. Eric Smith is the first Air Force qualified F-35 pilot and is assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago)
Air Force aircraft usually have an official nickname and an unofficial nickname. For instance, the B-1B is officially called the Lancer but its aircrews and maintainers know it affectionately as The Bone. The F-35 is officially the Lightning II but it would seem “The Reaper” is fast becoming its true nickname.
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September 10th, 2014
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