American F-35 Pilot Emergency Takeoff at Ranua Finland 100 Miles From Russia

For the first time, US Air Force fifth-generation fighter jets have proved their ability to use European highways as runways.

Two F-35A Lightning II fighters landed on a strip of road of about 30 metres wide in the region of Lapland (Finland), as part of exercise Baana 24. This exercise ran from 31 August to 6 September 2024 and featured the participation of personnel and assets from Allied countries Finland, Germany and the United States.

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