VMFA-121 to stand up as F-35B squadron next month

The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing to stand up VMFA-121 as the first operational F-35B squadron at MCAS Yuma next month.

According to Aviation Week, the first F-35B will be delivered in early November, with the second slated for delivery mid-month. Both aircraft will be using Block 1B software.

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