Vermont
Vt. Air National Guard plans night training flights
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Air National Guard plans to conduct night training over the next two weeks.
The Guard says night flights of their F-35s will run Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 17-18, and will include one afternoon and one evening takeoff period per day.
Flights are scheduled to end by 9:30 p.m. each day.
The Guard says night flying is a required and important part of pilot training.
“Training in diverse conditions is vital for our pilots,” U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Lepine, the deputy commander of the 158th Fighter Wing, said in a statement. “Night flying enhances our readiness and adaptability, ensuring that our team remains capable and effective in all operational environments.”
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