| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | F-026 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II |
| Licence-built by: | Leonardo |
| C/n (msn): | AN-26 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 313 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | LINK |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Uden - VolkelMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHVK IATA: UDE Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | STEADFAST NOON 2025 |
| Photo Date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 856702 |
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This Cameri FACO built F-35A (FMS serial 19-5529, was delivered to the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air Force) on 8 April 2022. It was assigned to 313 Squadron at Volkel, but swapped through 2022 between 313 and 322 Squadron at Leeuwarden. Remained with 322 from 25 November 2022, and returned to 313 on 28 May 2024, where it still flies up to the date of this photo. F-026 received the name LINK (visible on its nosewheeldoor) and is seen here returning from a Steadfast Noon exercise mission to its homebase Volkel. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 October 2025, and has since been viewed 175 times. |