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A US Navy F-35C went down this evening around 18:00h near NAS Lemoore in central California. The pilot managed to eject safely. This crash is the second one this year. In January an Air Force F-35A crashed at Eielson AFN in Alaska during training.

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This is not the aircraft that crashed today, but mere a theme picture of a VFA-125 F-35C.
July 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Milestone moment for the Belgian F-35 program: Belgium’s first F-35 to arrive in country has rolled off the production line and is gearing up for arrival in Belgium this fall. #baf #f35
June 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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The F-35 finally took of on 05/05/2025 at 11:08h from Kouchi Ryouma Airport and a arrived at MCAS Iwakuni at 11:30h.
May 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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One month after a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B (BF-103) made a precautionary landing at Japan’s Kōchi Ryōma Airport — a civilian airport — the stealth jet is still grounded on-site.

More details at: www.f-16.net/forum/viewto... #f35 #usmc
April 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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USAF Lt. Col. Christine Mau puts on her helmet before taking her 1st flight in the F-35A aircraft on Eglin AFB, May 5, 2015. She was the first female F-35 pilot at a time when only 86 other (male) pilots were certified to fly the F-35A in the entire U.S. Air Force. #aviationhistory
Air Force Lt. Col. Christine Mau puts on her helmet before taking her first flight in the F-35A aircraft on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 5, 2015. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson
April 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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On 25 March a USMC F-35B Lightning II belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121, coded VK-08) and based at MCAS Iwakuni, requested to make a precautionary landing at Kōchi Airport due to unreported problems during a training flight.

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AP staff gave two chairs to the pilot
March 26, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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On March 17 Denmark announced their F-35s are ready to be integrated into the country’s air defense. As of April 1 the F-35s will gradually replace the F-16s. In the first months, both aircraft will operate together, but the goal is for the F-35s to fully take over F-16 missions in the coming years.
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March 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Pilots from the 421st FS (388th FW) at Hill AFB are flying the F-35A in Bamboo Eagle 25-1. It is a USAF exercise stretching force elements and command-and-control structures to several “hub and spoke” locations across the Western US. NAS North Island is serving as a “spoke” location for the F-35.
F-35A Lightning IIs rest prior to a night sortie from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino) DETAILSDOWNLOAD An F-35A Lightning II lands at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., after a mission Feb. 11, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino) An F-35A Lightning II takes off from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., for a mission Feb. 11, 2025. The Airmen, from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are participating in Bamboo Eagle 25-1. (USAF photo by Micah Garbarino)
February 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Three F-35Cs of the “Argonauts”, the "Rough Raiders " and the "Grim Reapers" complete a flight over the GULF OF MEXICO. #gulfofmexico
Three F-35C Lightning II, attached to Commander, Joint Strike Fighter Wing, the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, the "Rough Raiders "Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 and the "Grim Reapers" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 complete a flight over the Gulf of Mexico. Feb. 1, 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe)
February 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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A USMC F-35B takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth, the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth class of aircraft carriers. It is capable of carrying 60 aircraft including fixed wing, rotary wing and autonomous vehicles.

🏷️ #RAF #USMC #AircraftPhotography #RoyalNavy
A USMC F-35B takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth. RAF Photo by Mark Johnson.
February 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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First ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) from an F-35. The GBU-54 is a 500-lb precision-guided bomb that uses laser energy to accurately strike static and moving surface targets.

Article: www.afotec.af.mil/News/Article...

🏷️ #f35history #LJDAM #UOTT
An F-35C aircraft performs a dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition Jan. 30, 2024. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
February 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tue 28/01 at about 12:49PM on a flightline on Eielson Air Force Base - the pilot safely ejected. Article: f-16.net/f-35-news-ar... #f35 #eielson #crash
January 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Introducing the "Frankenlighting"! This unique reconstruction project merged the cockpit of an F-35 that experienced engine failure with the aft fuselage of another F-35 that sustained a nose gear failure. The jet successfully flew from Hill AFB to NAS JRB Fort Worth. Forum: f-16.net/forum/viewto...
January 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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In a groundbreaking development for military aviation, Norway has become the first nation to operate F-35 Lightning II fighter jets using a significant proportion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Article: www.f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

🏷️ #f35 #rnoaf #saf #sustainability
F-35 fueling up on Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel [Photo by LMTAS]
January 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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On Monday, December 23, 2024, the first two Polish F-35A Husarz jets touched down at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, marking a significant milestone in Poland's transition to fifth-generation fighter capabilities. f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

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The 33rd FW and Ebbing ANG Base welcomed the arrival of the first two Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas on December 23, 2024. [U.S. ANG photo by A1C Miles Chrisman]
December 24, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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An F-35B Lightning II parked beneath the northern lights on HMS Prince of Wales, currently off the coast of Norway participating in Exercise Steadfast Defender. #northernlight #f35 #auroraborealis #aviationphotography
Sailors have been treated to a stunning display of Aurora Borealis whilst taking part in NATO exercises off the coast of Norway.
December 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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The US has approved a potential sale to the Netherlands for up to 226 AIM-120D3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and associated equipment. See: www.dsca.mil/press-media/... #dsca #rnlaf #amraam #nato
USMC F-35B #168313 test pilot live fires an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) above the Point Mugu Sea Test Range, California on ‎August‎ ‎22‎nd, ‎2016. This weapons test was one in a series of tests performed with the F35’s latest 3F software. Over the 31 calendar day 'surge' period, the team accomplished 30 weapon releases (live fires and separations). [Lockheed Martin photo by Darin Russell]
December 10, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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The 1st Belgian F-35A arrived at Luke AFB, Dec. 3, 2024. This milestone marks the beginning of Belgium’s transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II, ushering in a new era for the Belgian Air Force. f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

🏷️ #f35 #baf #belgium #belgianairforce #lukeafb
December 9, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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F-35A stealth fighters to replace F-16s by 2026 at Misawa Air Base (Japan) in response to growing threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
Article: www.f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

🏷️ #f35 #f16 #f35news #misawa
Two USAF F-35's assigned to the 48th FW, RAF Lakenheath, make history by landing on a highway strip during the exercise BAANA 2024 on September 4th on the Hosio Highway Strip in Ranua. During the exercise the USAF collaborated with NATO Allies to adapt, innovate and strengthen our collective defense while making history by landing US fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. During the exercise USAF Airmen expanded on Agile Combat Employment capabilities by learning austere environment aircraft landing and take-off operations and techniques from their Finnish counterparts. [US Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor]
December 1, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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The F-35 is now spearheading the integration of manned and unmanned combat systems. Recent tests pairing the F-35 with the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone demonstrated the potential of collaborative combat operations.

Article: f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

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A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. [USAF photo by Master Sgt. John McRell]
November 29, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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Romania signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) today with the United States for the acquisition of 32 F-35 fighter jets, along with their associated weaponry.

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Italy’s first built F-35A (AL-01), which will also be the first jet operated by the Italian Air Force, rolls out of the Cameri Final Assembly & Check Out (FACO) facility on March 12th, 2015. [Lockheed Martin photo by Larry Bramblett]
November 21, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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F-35C makes history with first combat strikes by U.S. Marine Squadron taking out Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen. See: www.f-16.net/f-35-news-ar...

#f35 #f35news #f-35 #f35c #vmfa314 #cvn72 #blacknights #yemen #houthi
An F-35C Lightning II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Nov. 11, 2024. [Photo by U.S. Navy]
November 20, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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Hello Bluesky! Glad to have landed here! 🩵

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Lockheed Martin USAF F-35B in a vertical landing
November 19, 2024 at 9:41 AM