An F-35A Lightning II pilot assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, prepares for launch during routine flying operations at the Vermont Air National Guard base, South Burlington, Vermont, September 23, 2020. The Vermont Air National Guard will begin four days of night flying operations beginning Tuesday, November 16, 2021. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by A1C Jana Somero)
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Air National Guard will conduct night flying from Tuesday, November 16 to Friday, November 19. Nighttime takeoffs are scheduled between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. and landings scheduled between 6 pm and 8 pm.
The 158th Fighter Wing will continue their afternoon F-35 training missions, with takeoffs and landings scheduled between 12:30-3:30 pm. There are no scheduled morning flights.
“Night flying proficiency is a crucial component of our training,” said Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Callens, the 134th Fighter Squadron director of operations. “The 158th Fighter Wing must be prepared to execute our federal mission at night in any weather condition.”
Airmen of the 158th Fighter Wing must conduct night operations to meet U.S. Air Force and Major Command requirements and proficiencies.
Source: SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont Air National Guard