Slingshot: VMFA-214 F-35B aerial refueling

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW as part of exercise Slingshot above Darwin, Australia, June 24, 2026.

Slingshot: VMFA-214 F-35B...

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Symira Bostic/Released 260625-M-CH301-1090.JPG

Jul 1, 2026

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives fuel from a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW as part of exercise Slingshot above Darwin, Australia, June 24, 2026. Slingshot is an exercise designed to exhibit the rapid deploy ability of the F-35B utilizing Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Symira Bostic)

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Canon EOS R

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RF24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

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63/10

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1/1600

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400

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