The U.S. Air Force released two images on Wednesday of Iron Man 2 director Jon Favreau and star Robert Downey Jr. at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, where the superhero sequel shot earlier this month. Scenes from Iron Man 2 shot at Edwards May 11-13 with the support of about 60 of the base’s staffers, including Airmen and Marines, taking part as extras and technical advisors. The first Iron Man film also shot a few scenes at the air base.

“I really love the hospitality we’ve gotten here, I’m grateful they’ve let us shoot here, and when I saw the assets they’ve let us shoot and how cooperative they’ve been, it makes me satisfied, because they enjoyed the experience last time and they feel we’ve depicted them fairly.” Favreau told the AF Web site.

Check out the photos after the jump. “Iron Man 2″ hits theaters on May 7, 2010.

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Robert Downey Jr. (center) greets Col. Jerry Gandy (right), 95th Air Base Wing commander, during a break in filming at Edwards Air Force Base on May 13. (Air Force photo by Mike Cassidy)

Director Jon Favreau (left) meets Col. William Thorton (right), 412th Test Wing commander, and Col. Jerry Gandy (middle), 95th Air Base Wing commander. (Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)