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Multiple F-35s take to the skies to test communication data links
Dec 07, 2016 - All three variants of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are being used by the 461st Flight Test Squadron in recent multi-ship testing, which employs four or six jets to ensure communication systems between the planes are working properly and accurately. [Read more...]
Japan celebrate Roll Out of JASDF’s first F-35A
Sep 23, 2016 - Senior Japanese and U.S. government officials joined Lockheed Martin to celebrate the roll out of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II, marking a major milestone in Japan’s enhanced national defense and strengthening the future of the U.S-Japan security alliance. [Read more...]
F-35 Lightning II has first operational air-to-air missile fire
Sep 21, 2016 - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 became the first operational F-35 Lightning II squadron to fire an air-to-air missile September 15, during a 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall AFB. [Read more...]
AF declares the F-35A 'combat ready'; testing continues at Edwards
Aug 04, 2016 - The F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command, August 2nd. [Read more...]
34th Fighter Squadron makes first USAF F-35 combat ready
Aug 02, 2016 - The F-35A Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft was declared ‘combat ready’ today by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the commander of Air Combat Command. [Read more...]
Luke activates 3rd F-35 Squadron
Aug 01, 2016 - Lt. Col. Matthew Vedder, previously 62nd Fighter Squadron director of operations, officially assumed command of the 63rd FS in a ceremony conducted on the flightline August 1, 2016, at Luke Air Force Base. [Read more...]
First USAF F-35A takes overseas flight to England
Jul 01, 2016 - The Air Combat Command F-35A Heritage Flight team accomplished America’s first transatlantic flight in an F-35A Lightning II, with refueling support from a KC-10 Extender, when it touched down at RAF Fairford on June 30. [Read more...]
Dutch F-35 OT contingent prepping to head overseas
May 16, 2016 - Several media members and Royal Netherlands Air Force representatives stopped by on May 10 at Edwards Air Force Base to cover a big story. [Read more...]
Eielson selected to receive operational F-35A aircraft
Apr 07, 2016 - Col. Michael P. Winkler, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, announced the Secretary of the Air Force’s signed decision to select Eielson Air Force Base as the new home for the service’s first operational overseas F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft base during an April 4, 2016, ceremony at Eielson [Read more...]
F-35 to touch down at air shows during 2016
Mar 08, 2016 - Aviation and F-35A Lightning II fanatics have something special to look forward to this 2016 air show season. [Read more...]
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