Lightning IIs complete successful European deployment An Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilot from the 34th Fighter Squadron completes preflight checks before departing Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 7, 2017. Eight F-35A aircraft from the squadron, based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, along with supporting units and equipment, recently completed the first F-35A training deployment to Europe. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.91 MB) Tags: f-35a, Europe, NATO, AIR FORCE, Airmen Photo By: Master Sgt. Eric Burks VIRIN: 170507-F-ZZ999-999.JPG Photo Gallery