| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 13-5081 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF13-5081 |
| Military Code: | HL |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| C/n (msn): | AF-87 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 34 FS / 388 FW / ACC |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | MeiringenMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSMM IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | F-35 Flight Evaluation Trials Payerne 2019 |
| Photo Date: | 12 June 2019 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 329758 |
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In 2019, the Swiss AF evaluated a new fighter to replace it's ageing F-5's & F-18's. Lockheed-Martin had the USAF send four F-35's from Hill AFB, Utah to Payerne AFB. As part of the evaluation, each aircraft type had to land at Meiringen AFB in the Bernese Oberland. 13-5081 from the 34th Fighter Squadron "Rude Rams" had the privilege to carry out this historic landing, which might very well be the first and last F-35 ever to be seen in Meiringen. Note the swiss cows not bothering at all, as they are used to jet noise. Or did they simple not see the stealth aircraft coming? This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 January 2021, and has since been viewed 234 times. |