Officials from Lockheed Martin dedicated a F-35 Lightning II hangar to the people who built, fought and maintained the P-38 Lightning.
[thumb]http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/10/04/5221343/tale-of-two-planes-f-35-hangar.html?rh=1[/thumb]
Category: Air Force
18th Aggressor Squadron to remain at Eielson
Alaska’s congressional delegation has confirmed that the USAF has reverse its decision to move the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks to Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson.
[thumb]http://www.murkowski.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=e090e825-dcf3-4249-bf67-c1d2fac93cee[/thumb]
U.S. government shutdown affecting F-35 test flights, deliveries
Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, F-35’s program manager, said the shutdown of the government is affecting the ability to conduct flight tests.
Continue reading “U.S. government shutdown affecting F-35 test flights, deliveries”
Dambusters prepare for final tour before disbandment
The RAF’s 617 Squadron is preparing for its final deployment to Afghanistan before the unit is disbanded next year.
[thumb]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24382841[/thumb]
RQ-4, P-8A, F-35B to be deployed to Japan
The United States and Japan agreed on Thursday to broaden their military ties. An agreement was reached whereby the RQ-4 will be deployed to Japan for the first time next year.
Continue reading “RQ-4, P-8A, F-35B to be deployed to Japan”