Hill Air Force Base’s ‘fighter wings’ to night fly in March, April
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (ABC4) — Hill Air Force Base, located in Davis County, announced they will be conducting night flying operations next week to “maintain combat readiness and all-weather capabilities.”
The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will reportedly conduct the local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lighting II starting March 11-22 and into much of April.
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The night flying is scheduled to be completed by 10:30 p.m. most days, although exact days and times may vary depending on weather, airspace availability on the Utah Test and Training Range, and other support elements, air force base officials said.
The fighter wings must reportedly train at night to maintain their combat readiness and all-weather capabilities so the pilots can remain proficient for deployments.
The air force base said the F-35A is the nation’s “most advanced fifth-generation fighter aircraft with capabilities vital to deter potential adversaries.”
All three of the wing’s fighter squadrons have reportedly deployed in support of combat operations and remain ready when called upon.
Hill Air Force Base is home to 78 F-35 Lighting IIs.
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