A pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares for a night flying training mission in an F-35A Lightning II

Night flight

A pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares for a night flying training mission in an F-35A Lightning II, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 19, 2022. Night flying is performed monthly to ensure pilots are proficient in every capability of the F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia)
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  • A pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares for a night flying training mission in an F-35A Lightning II

    Night flight

    A pilot assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares for a night flying training mission in an F-35A Lightning II, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 19, 2022. Night flying is performed monthly to ensure pilots are proficient in every capability of the F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia)
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Night Lightning

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Residents may experience aircraft noise from Sept. 11 to 15 and from Sept. 18 to 21 when the 58th and 60th Fighter Squadrons conduct night flying operations in the area. Fighter aircraft will conduct missions between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Night flying is required for training operations. For more information, please contact the Eglin public affairs office at 882-3931.