F-35 Lightning II Image Gallery
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter originated in the early 1990s through the restructure and integration of several DoD tactical aircraft and technology initiatives already underway. The DoD's goal was to use the latest technology in a common family of aircraft to meet the future strike requirements of the Services and US Allies.
On July 7 2006 the F-35 fighter was officially named "Lightning II"
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F-35 powers out to the runway. On Thursday 07 December 2006, history was made as the F-35 Lightning II moved under its own power for the first time at LM Aero in Fort Worth. After a series of systems checks, the F-35 headed-out to begin low-speed taxi tests. The jet traveled at up to 30 knots on the runway, testing systems such as brakes and nosewheel steering in advance of first flight.
Source: Lockheed Martin
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The F-35 Lightening II turns during the 16th test flight in late April, 2007.
Source: Team JSF
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Northrop Grumman Corporation delivered the center fuselage for the first F-35 Lightning II static test aircraft on May 7, more than two and one-half months ahead of schedule. The fuselage will integrate into a non-flying, short take-off, vertical landing (STOVL) F-35 variant designated BG-1.
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F-35 Lightning II During it's Ninth Flight - 03.13.07
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