Buzzing through the canyon during Dutch F-35 (5th generation) versus F-16 (4th generation) integration test flights. J-210 is Fokker built, with line number L-208. It was delivered to the KLu on 30 January 1986 and started to fly with 315sq at Twente air base. The dual was deployed to the 148th FS at Tucson (AZ) for US based Dutch F-16 training on 3 August 2012. It returned to Europe and was stored with SABCA in Belgium on 15 December 2022. In 2023, the F-16B was prepared for flight again and was deployed to the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania on 9 November 2023.

This former New Zealand Air Force TA-4K Skyhawk (serial NZ6251) is owned by Draken International, a US commercial aggressor company based in Lakeland (FL). The Skyhawk still carries the roundels and green colors of its once owner, but received a new serial and large Draken markings on its tail and fuselage. The aircraft is seen here in close formation with N146EM (ex NZ6217) during an unique pass through the Sidewinder of Death Valley. Both aircraft participated in Dutch F-35A versus F-16 integration tests and were operating out of Edwards AFB (CA).

A Tucson (AZ) based Dutch F-16AM in the canyon, operating out of Edwards AFB (CA) during a F-35A system integration test deployment. J-366 is Fokker built, with line number L-229. It was delivered to the KLu on 28 Apr'87 with 315sq at Twente air base. Following a long career, it was first deployed to 306sq at Springfield (OH) for US based Dutch F-16 training in Jan'10. Then redeployed to Tucson (AZ) in Dec'10 for the same mission. On 30 Jan'23 the F-16 returned and was stored with SABCA at Gosselies (Belgium). It left for the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania on 9 Nov'23.

California ANG transiting along the Kern River.

McChord based C-17A runs the Sidewinder north of Owens Lake