The second production model F-35B STOVL aircraft to be delivered, BF-8, arrives at Eglin AFB on January 11th, 2012. BF-8 was delivered to the USMCs 2nd MAW's Marine VMFAT-501 at Eglin. BF-8 followed the first production model STOVL, BF-6, which was delivered earlier the same day. [Lockheed Martin photo]
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News: First two USMC F-35s arrive at Eglin [2012-01-11]
The first two Lockheed Martin production model F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft were delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps today. The two jets are now assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's Marine Fighter/Attack Training Squadron 501 residing with the host 33d Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Fla.
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News: F-35B celebrates 1 year at Eglin [2013-05-29]
The Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron-501 celebrated the one-year anniversary of flying the F-35B Lightning II on May 22, 2013, by continuing to train up the pilots and maintainers on the nation's newest fifth-generation fighter
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