F-35 pilots salute the NAS Lemoore ground crew upon landing Saturday in Lemoore.
And on hand to meet the aviators were local NAS Lemoore officials as well as families waiting in eager anticipation as the powerful jets began to land at the airbase.
The local air station’s Carrier Air Wing was the first to deploy the latest Navy jets that represent the “Air Wing of the Future” including the F-35C Lightning IIs of Strike Fighter Squadron FFA 147.
Aviator Daniel Armenteros plays with son Teddy after landing his jet Saturday afternoon.
Children cover their ears as the F-35s landed.
Children hold signs for their returning fathers.
Families rush to see their husbands and fathers.
Families wave as squadrons pass over the flight line.
Hollie Devito kisses her husband Jason Devito
Katie Cochran hugs her children upon seeing her husband's plane.
Navy jets getting ready to land at NAS Lemoore.
Squadron Commander Mark Cochran salutes upon his return.
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