The first operational RNLAF F-35 has arrived in The Netherlands

THE FIRST OPERATIONAL RNLAF F-35 HAS ARRIVED IN THE NETHERLANDS

LEEUWARDEN AIR BASE, NETHERLANDS – October 31, 2019 is a special day in history for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). The first operational Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II (registration F-009) has arrived today on a beautiful, sunny, but cold Autumn day at it’s new home, Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands. 40 years ago the first RNLAF F-16 also landed at Leeuwarden AB. The … Continue reading THE FIRST OPERATIONAL RNLAF F-35 HAS ARRIVED IN THE NETHERLANDS

The F-35 is combat ready - Image: © Lockheed Martin

VIDEO- THE F-35: MISSION READY, INTEROPERABLE AND COMBAT-PROVEN

BETHESDA, MARYLAND – The U.S. Air Force F-35A, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B and U.S. Navy F-35C is combat ready. It’s Lockheed Martin’s mission to keep U.S. men and women in uniform mission ready. Watch this awesome video, Lockheed Martin – manufacturer of the F-35 Lightning II – released earlier this week. The Lockheed Martin F-35 enterprise is built on strong international partnerships. And the F-35 … Continue reading VIDEO- THE F-35: MISSION READY, INTEROPERABLE AND COMBAT-PROVEN

USAF F-35

TURKEY IS CONSIDERING RUSSIAN ALTERNATIVE TO F-35

ANKARA – Turkey has shown an interest in Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, as an alternative to the American F-35, the Turkish pro-government newspaper Yeni Şafak reports. Last month, Turkey was expelled from the F-35 project by America. The purchase of Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missiles by Turkey led to the expulsion from the F-35 program. According to the U.S., purchase by Turkey of both American … Continue reading TURKEY IS CONSIDERING RUSSIAN ALTERNATIVE TO F-35

Spectacular Footage of F-35 Demo From Inside The Cockpit

SPECTACULAR VIDEO OF F-35 DEMO FROM INSIDE THE COCKPIT

MIAMI BEACH, FL – For the first time the USAF F-35 Demo Team is giving an inside look of the F-35 during an airshow demo, as F-35 Demo pilot Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson performs the new demonstration over Miami Beach during the Hyundai Air & Sea Show on May 26, 2019. ☆☆☆ (Head image: USAF F-35 Demo Team) FLYHIGH.NEWSAviation News, Videos and More! Continue reading SPECTACULAR VIDEO OF F-35 DEMO FROM INSIDE THE COCKPIT

MCAS F-35B Lightning II Demo at RIAT 2016

USMC F-35B FULL STOVL DEMO AT RIAT AIRSHOW

RAF FAIRFORD, ENGLAND – The star of the 2016 edition of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) was definitely the U.S. Marine Corps Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II, showcasing its STOVL (Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing) capabilities. It was the F-35B’s first demo at an airshow in Europe and outside the U.S. The F-35B is from the USMC VMFAT-501 squadron, known as the ‘Warlords’ and … Continue reading USMC F-35B FULL STOVL DEMO AT RIAT AIRSHOW

BRITISH F-35s COMPLETE FIRST OPERATIONAL MISSIONS

RAF STATION AKROTIRI, CYPRUS – According to the Ministry of Defence of the UK, the British F-35B has successfully completed its first operational missions in the Middle East on June 16, 2019. UK’s newest and most advanced fighter jet, the F-35B – Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) variant of the F-35 Ligtning II – has made history. UK F-35’s First Operational Flights The Defence … Continue reading BRITISH F-35s COMPLETE FIRST OPERATIONAL MISSIONS

USMC F-35 Flyover White House

USMC F-35 FLIES OVER WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda took time away from their talks last week to watch an F-35 fighter jet fly over the White House. The two were joined by their wives to watch the fly-over. The F-35 pilot started the fly-over with a fast pass and ended it with two slow passes, to give President Trump and President … Continue reading USMC F-35 FLIES OVER WHITE HOUSE