Breaking Formation Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft and two French Rafale aircraft break formation during flight over France, May 18, 2021, during Atlantic Trident 21. The multinational exercise involved service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., and sought to enhance integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities through complex air operations in a contested joint force environment. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.11 MB) Tags: Exercises, partnerships, Air Force, Atlantic Trident 21 Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook VIRIN: 210518-F-BQ566-1001W.JPG Photo Gallery