USAF F-35 Demo Team makes European debut at Sanicole Airshow 2022

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow
USAF F-35 Demo Team rehearsal over Sanicole airfield, Belgium.

During the 43rd International Sanicole Airshow, taking place in Hechtel-Eksel (Belgium) on September 10 and 11, 2022, we will witness the European debut of the USAF F-35A Lighting II demo team. It will be the very first time that an audience in Belgium will see the F-35 in full action. The F-35 will be replacing the Belgian Air Force’s F-16s in the foreseeable future.

The F-35A will be piloted by Major Kristin ‘Beo’ Wolfe. Major Kristin ‘Beo’ Wolfe is the Commander, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

On Friday September 09th, the F-35A Lightning II official first rehearsal flight was flown by Major Kristin ‘Beo’ Wolfe. After the rehearsal flight, Lockheed Martin Chief Test Pilot Al Norman provided a briefing. Next, Colonel Nico Claessens, Belgian Air Force Director of F-35 Capabilities, hosted a briefing.

Afterwards, Major Kristin ‘Beo’ Wolfe was escorted by a police motorcade from Kleine-Brogel AB to the Sanicole airfield for various interviews.

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

USAF F35 Demo Sanicole Airshow

Video interview with Major Kristin 'BEO' Wolfe


Photos, video and text: Joris van Boven and Alex van Noije

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