Feb. 3, 2017 F-35A proving its worth at Red Flag combat exercise After eight days “at war” the F-35A Lightning II is proving to be an invaluable asset during Red Flag 17-01, the Air Force’s premier air combat exercise held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Jan. 31, 2017 F-35A maintenance sparks Red Flag 17-1 The debut of the F-35A Lightning II at Red Flag has afforded the pilots and maintainers of the aircraft a chance to be a part of the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise.