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One of the F-35 prototypes is flying with its weapon bays opened demonstrating the large internal space. [LMTAS photo]

One of the F-35 prototypes is flying with its weapon bays opened demonstrating the large internal space. [LMTAS photo]

The DoD's newest fighter, the F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, touched down at Eglin on April 22nd, 2009. This was the first time the aircraft visited Eglin. The visit was to showcase the aircraft to the local community and Eglin personnel. Eglin will be the future home of the JSF training facility. [USAF photo by Amn. Anthony Jennings]

An F-35 Lightning II aircraft flies over Eglin AFB on April 23rd, 2009. The aircraft is the first of its type to visit the base, which will be the future home of the Joint Strike Fighter training facility. [USAF photo by SrA. Julianne Showalter]

Team Eglin members get a close-up look at the Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft AA-1 as it sits on the ramp April 23rd, 2009. The 33rd FW will transition from an operational fighter unit into a joint training unit in October to educate and train the pilots. The first of new fighters are scheduled to arrive in March of 2010. [USAF photo by Samuel King Jr.]

The F-35 Highly Accurate Low Observable (HALO) pole model rolled out of Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth factory on June 15th. The full-scale model will be a key component in validating the F-35's Very Low Observable stealth performance. [USAF photo]

F-35C rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin on July 28th, 2009. [Photo by Keith Robinson]

F-35C rollout ceremony at Lockheed-Martin on July 28th, 2009. [Photo by Keith Robinson]