🎥: U.S. Air Forces in Europe conduct their first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise, Ramstein 1v1, with F-35s and other advanced fighter jets at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. | F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office

Learning BFM—Basic Fighter Maneuvers—is like eating an elephant: one bite at a time. We start with formation flying and gradually build toward advanced dogfighting skills like offensive, defensive, and high-aspect BFM. From WWII tactics like lead and lag pursuit to modern max-performance turns, mastering the basics is key to winning in the air. #Military | Shawn Walsh