F-35B To Fly At Christening Of Brits’ Newest Aircraft Carrier, If Weather OK
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WASHINGTON: Do not expect any official confirmation, but the British will allow Lockheed Martin’s F-35B to make its first flight outside of the United States on July 4 when the country’s newest aircraft carrier is christened by Her Majesty the Queen. Apparently eager not to disappoint Queen Elizabeth, should the plane not be able to… Keep reading →
F-35 May Fly At Queen Elizabeth Carrier Christening; Sen. McCain Praises Plane’s Capabilities
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WASHINGTON: The best Fourth of July celebrations this year may happen in the evil empire we cast out, if the F-35B flies at the christening of the United Kingdom’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The final details are still being hammered out, and it may all fall apart, but the official announcement is expected… Keep reading →
Pentagon OKs F-35 Flights At Farnborough, RIAT
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UPDATED: Adds British Defense Minister’s Statement On F-35 Flights; Hagel and Hammond Discussed TAMPA: I should have run this story weeks ago when it looked almost certain that the F-35 would fly to the Farnborough Air Show and its cousin, the Royal International Air Tattoo. Instead, my colleague Andrea Shalal reported it this morning. Tip of… Keep reading →