Northern Edge 09
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Crew chiefs prepare to launch their BAC 1-11 aircraft for a mission June 18, 2009 during Exercise Northern Edge 09 held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The BAC 1-11 is flying missions during Northern Edge to test the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter?s APG-81 radar. Northern Edge is the largest most complex airborne electronic warfare environment and is Alaska?s largest military training exercise that prepares joint forces to respond to crises throughout the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ MSgt Shane A. Cuomo) RELEASED