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40th Flight Test Squadron flew 5 different types of aircraft together

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The 40th Flight Test Squadron had the rare opportunity to fly five different types of aircraft assigned to the unit all together for one time on Jan. 31.

A formation of 4th generation fighter jets from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Jan. 31, 2022. The 40th FLTS executes developmental flight tests for fourth generation fighter aircraft to include the A-10, F-15 and F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

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USAF 13th FS in Philippines for joint training with 7th TFS

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U.S. Air Force F-16s from the 13th Fighter Squadron arrived at Basa Air Base, Philippines from Misawa Air Base, Japan on Mar. 12.

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a flight sortie above northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots joined Kadena Air Base, Japan, F-15C Eagle pilots to conduct air-to-air and suppression of enemy air defense missions during an aviation relocation training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)

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