FORT WORTH, Texas - The first production model of the Lockheed Martin F-35 made its inaugural flight Friday in preparation for delivery to the Air Force this spring. The jet will head to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to support developmental testing shortly after the Air Force takes delivery. During the flight, the conventional takeoff and landing F-35A variant underwent basic flight maneuvering and engine tests. The jet will continue flight tests in Fort Worth for about a month before it is accepted by the Air Force. (Source: Lockheed Martin, 02/25/11) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base is home to the F-35 training center.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
First production F-35 takes to air
FORT WORTH, Texas - The first production model of the Lockheed Martin F-35 made its inaugural flight Friday in preparation for delivery to the Air Force this spring. The jet will head to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to support developmental testing shortly after the Air Force takes delivery. During the flight, the conventional takeoff and landing F-35A variant underwent basic flight maneuvering and engine tests. The jet will continue flight tests in Fort Worth for about a month before it is accepted by the Air Force. (Source: Lockheed Martin, 02/25/11) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base is home to the F-35 training center.