Image Gallery of F-35C Lightening arrival

Friday, January 27, 2017 - 11:55am

A packed hanger at Naval Air Station Lemoore on Wednesday cheered and applauded the arrival of the first four F-35 Cs to be used to train Lemoore-based aviators. VFA 125, commanded by Cmdr. John Turner, will head up the re-established training squadron.

Photos by Bill Burris, Photography for Kings.com

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  • The first F-35C approaches the hanger at Wednesday's welcoming ceremony.
  • A flight line sailor brings in the F-35s.
  • Cmdr. John Turner emerges from his F-35.
  • An F-35C makes its first appearance over NAS Lemoore Wednesday afternoon.
  • Family members greeted the F-35C aviators as they emerged from their aircraft.
  • One of the F-35C pilots greeted his flight crew upon arrival.
  • A gigantic flag provides inspiration in the NAS Lemoore hangar.
  • The four F-35s prepare to land at NAS Lemoore.
  • The aircraft few directly over the hangar before landing.
  • Lt. Robert Grant, who begins training soon in the F-35C talks to a local news reporter.
  • Two F-35s on approach to the NAS Lemoore runway.
  • Aircraft begin the turn into the NAS Lemoore runway.
  • Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker and Rear Admiral Roy Kelley talk to the press.
  • Sailors with VFA 125 in formation.
  • Flight crew members meet the pilots as they emerge from their aircraft.
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