Pilots from 617 Squadron have taken part in the US's largest training exercise of the year, with the training being described as "the pinnacle of combat air in the Western world".

The Dambusters, with their F-35 Lightning jets, have been working with American and Australian counterparts in Alaska as part of Exercise Northern Edge.

Wing Commander Stew Campbell, 617 Squadron, told Forces News the training in Alaska sees personnel "exercising at the pinnacle of combat air in the Western world in the large ranges available in Alaska".

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