Black Knights of Edwards

In the first of a series of features marking the centenary of the Royal Air Force in 2018, Jamie Hunter meets No 17 (Reserve) Test and Evaluation Squadron ‘Black Knights’, part of the F-35 operational test team at Edwards AFB, California. ZM136 is the second UK F-35B, known as BK-2, and is seen here flying in the R-2508 range complex near Edwards AFB. All photos Jamie Hunter unless otherwise stated For many British military personnel, the morning drive to work