F-35 Update

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ZM135  BK-1  (168315)  13th April 2012 First Flight  In US Eglin & Edwards For 17 Sqn
ZM136  BK-2  (168316)  11th July 2012 First Flight   In US Eglin
ZM137  BK-3  (168737)  13th April 2013 First Flight  In US Beaufort With VMFAT-501
ZM138  BK-4  (169170)  
ZM139  BK-5
ZM140  BK-6
ZM141  BK-7
ZM142  BK-8

139-142 will fly from Eglin with 617 Sqn until delivered to Marham

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UK to buy 138 F-35B in total, accelerates purchases the next few years (39 jets to be able to field a 24 aircraft squadron on board the carriers) to be ready when the Carriers are becoming operational.

UK originally had 138 aircraft in the long term plans, but committed just to 48 till now (with 18 firm orders till now). This will end speculation about slashed orders and is a big boost for the F-35 program.

BK-4, ZM138 first flight Wednesday Dec 2 2015

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Italy Cameri AL-02 MM7333/32-02 first flew 15th January 2016


AL-01 MM7332 Early Feb 2016 will go to Patuxent River for Flight Trials

It will be the first aircraft to cross the pound not sure if Via UK or Via Lajes

[Jeff]

First transatlantic crossing successful for F35

www.defensenews.com/story/breaking-news/2016/02/05/f-35-makes-first-transatlantic-crossing/79901306/