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Israel’s first two F-35s have arrived home

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After a slight delay due to heavy fog in Italy, the first two F-35s for the Israeli Air Force arrived home at Nevatim Air Base on Dec. 12.

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Photo: Israeli Air Force

On hand to welcome the aircraft were Primer Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin, the Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman and U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

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