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Luke graduates first F-35A initial qualification course

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The first F-35A initial qualification course pilots graduated on Aug. 5 at Luke Air Force Base. Taught by the 61st Fighter Squadron, each student flew at least 48 sorties totaling 77 hours over a period of eight months.

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U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Pedro Mota

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