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#1 planespotter at Columbus Air Force Base (CBM)

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25 May 2026

C Tier United States Air Force B1 CBM/KCBM

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Rockwell (now Boeing) B-1B Lancer

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier United States Air Force (Air National Guard) F16 CBM/KCBM

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General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon of the New Jersey Air National Guard on taxi at a US airfield.

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25 May 2026

4K A Tier 5607 United States Air Force (388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, HL tail code) F35A CBM/KCBM

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II of the USAF 388th Fighter Wing is seen parked on the ramp, tail code HL 5607.

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25 May 2026

B Tier United States Air Force RC35 CBM/KCBM

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Boeing RC-135

A USAF Boeing RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft sits on the ramp at sunset, exemplifying the enduring legacy of military strategic intelligence aviation.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier 0363 United States Air Force KC35 CBM/KCBM

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Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (0363) of the U.S. Air Force parked on the ramp, featuring its prominent refueling boom and classic 707 lineage.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier 81358 U.S. Air Force C130 CBM/KCBM

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Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules on static display, drawing a crowd during a public airshow.

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25 May 2026

A Tier United States Air Force (military) B1B CBM/KCBM

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Rockwell (now Boeing) B-1B Lancer

Rockwell B-1B Lancer 'Bone' on display at an airshow, showcasing its variable-geometry wings and imposing supersonic bomber profile.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier 5420 (visible on nose wheel door), 15-5420 (tail number) United States Air Force (military - not a commercial airline) F35A CBM/KCBM

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II of the USAF, seen on display at a U.S. Air Force facility.

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25 May 2026

4K A Tier N46SL SNJ-5 (T-6 Texan/Harvard variant) CBM/KCBM

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North American Aviation T-6 Texan

North American T-6 Texan (SNJ-5/Harvard) in authentic WWII-era U.S. Army Air Forces training livery at an aviation event.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier F15D CBM/KCBM

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McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15D Eagle

USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle on static display, sunlight highlighting its impressive tandem cockpit and air superiority design.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier AF 87-0762 N/A (military) F16 CBM/KCBM

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General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon (likely F-16D, 2-seat)

A USAF F-16D Fighting Falcon on static display, likely at an airshow or open house event, with visitors up close to the jet.

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25 May 2026

4K A Tier A10 CBM/KCBM

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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II 'Warthog' on display with signature shark mouth nose art. This iconic CAS jet is loved by enthusiasts for its firepower and survivability.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier MV22 CBM/KCBM

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Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey

A Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor on static display, notable for its vertical takeoff and landing abilities.

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25 May 2026

4K A Tier 15702 United States Army AH64 CBM/KCBM

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Boeing AH-64 Apache

Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter on display at an airshow, featuring the US Army camouflage and distinctive sensor arrays.

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25 May 2026

4K B Tier 5607 United States Air Force F35 CBM/KCBM

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Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

A United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II from Hill AFB resting under a sun shelter—a modern stealth jet at the forefront of tactical aviation.

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25 May 2026

4K A Tier 15702 United States Army AH64 CBM/KCBM

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Boeing (originally Hughes/McDonnell Douglas) AH-64 Apache

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter on static display at an airshow, showcasing its powerful weapons suite and advanced avionics.

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25 May 2026

B Tier F35 / P51 CBM/KCBM

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Lockheed Martin / North American F-35 Lightning II (top aircraft), P-51 Mustang (bottom aircraft)

A USAF Heritage Flight pairing: the modern F-35 Lightning II flying in formation with the iconic WWII-era P-51 Mustang.

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25 May 2026

4K C Tier B744

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Boeing 747-400

A Boeing 747-400, easily distinguished by its iconic hump and four engines, cruises high above, trailing contrails against a clear blue sky.

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Rockwell (now Boeing) B-1B Lancer

United States Air Force
General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon

United States Air Force (Air National Guard)
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

United States Air Force (388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, HL tail code) · 5607
Boeing RC-135

United States Air Force
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker

United States Air Force · 0363
Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

U.S. Air Force · 81358
Rockwell (now Boeing) B-1B Lancer

United States Air Force (military)
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

United States Air Force (military - not a commercial airline) · 5420 (visible on nose wheel door), 15-5420 (tail number)
North American Aviation T-6 Texan

N46SL
McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F-15D Eagle
General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon (likely F-16D, 2-seat)

N/A (military) · AF 87-0762
Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey
Boeing AH-64 Apache

United States Army · 15702
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

United States Air Force · 5607
Boeing (originally Hughes/McDonnell Douglas) AH-64 Apache

United States Army · 15702
Lockheed Martin / North American F-35 Lightning II (top aircraft), P-51 Mustang (bottom aircraft)
Boeing 747-400

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24 graded

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Tier A · Excellent

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B

Tier B · Good

12
C

Tier C · Average

6

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2026 so far

24 Spottings

18New types

9New airlines

2New airports

Records

Busiest day
25 May 2026
24 spottings
Busiest month
May 2026
24 spottings
Longest streak
ended 25 May 2026
1 day
Days out spotting
1
First catch
25 May 2026

Milestones

Next: 25th spotting1 to go

10th spotting

5607 · F35 · United States Air Force · 25 May 2026
1st spotting

B52 · United States Air Force · 25 May 2026

Where JA spots

2 airports

KCBM · Columbus Air Force Base · 22

CBM · Columbus Air Force Base · 1

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