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Video: U.S., U.K., French Partners Take Flight for Atlantic Trident

May 21, 2021 |DOD News
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Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron are conducting flight operations in France for Atlantic Trident 21, an exercise aimed at enhancing integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities.

The exercise, conducted with French and United Kingdom service members, underscores the steadfast U.S. commitment to the region.

Four aircraft fly in formation.
Four aircraft fly in formation.
Formation Flight
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, two French Rafale aircraft and a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fly in formation over France, May 19, 2021, during the Atlantic Trident. The multinational exercise enhances integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities.
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Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook
VIRIN: 210519-F-BQ566-1003W
An aircraft in silhouette prepares to land.
An aircraft in silhouette prepares to land.
Lightning Landing
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II prepares to land at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, May 10, 2021. The aircraft and crew participated in several events including exercise Atlantic Trident 21, underscoring the steadfast U.S. commitment to the region and enhancing interoperability with NATO allies and partners.
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Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook
VIRIN: 210510-F-BQ566-1013F
Four aircraft fly over land.
Four aircraft fly over land.
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.
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Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook
VIRIN: 210518-F-BQ566-1001W

Four aircraft fly.
Four aircraft fly.
Flight of Four
Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly over Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, May 10, 2021. Aircraft and crew participated in multiple events, including Atlantic Trident 21, underscoring the steadfast U.S. commitment to the region and enhancing interoperability with NATO allies and partners.
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Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook
VIRIN: 210510-F-BQ566-1019F
An Air Force jet flies over green terrain.
An Air Force jet flies over green terrain.
Lightning Lines
An Air Force F-35A Lightning II flies over southwestern France, May 18, 2021. The flight was part of Atlantic Trident 21, a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the United States, France and the United Kingdom.
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Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook
VIRIN: 210518-F-BQ566-1007Y
A group of airmen file past an aircraft.
A group of airmen file past an aircraft.
Airmen Arrival
Airmen assigned to the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, exit a C-17 Globemaster III upon arrival at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, May 4, 2021. The airmen participated in Atlantic Trident 21, a joint exercise with service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., aimed at enhancing integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities through complex air operations in a contested multinational joint force environment.
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Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook
VIRIN: 210504-F-BQ566-1008F

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