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ABC4 Utah on MSN2d
‘Frankenjet’: This F-35A Lightning II made from two damaged aircraft just returned to Utah’s Air Force base
The F-35A Lightning II, also known as “Frankenjet” due to its construction from two separate, damaged aircraft, has returned ...
The Aviationist on MSN4d
‘Franken-Lightning,’ Rebuilt From Two Damaged F-35s, Is Now Fully Operational
The repair that ultimately resulted in the creation of the Franken-Lightning took two years and five months to complete and ...
Air Force Times on MSN5d
Air Force F-35A ‘Frankenjet’ returns to the skies
The “Frankenjet” flew out of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for the first time on Jan. 24 on a trip to Lockheed Martin’s facility ...
Royal Air Force12h
UK's F-35 Lightning force ready for full operational capability on major international deployment
Fighter jet crews from the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy are fully prepared for a significant international deployment as the UK's F-35 Lightning Force steps confidently toward declaring full ...
The National Interest on MSN2d
Why the Air Force Is Sending Another F-35 Squadron to Europe
Once fully operational, both F-35 squadrons will replace older fourth-generation fighter jets, increasing the capabilities ...
National Hockey League4d
The Backcheck: Lightning overcome slow start to force OT, but Maple Leafs win on Wednesday
Despite trailing 2-0 before Wednesday’s game hit its fourth minute, the Tampa Bay Lightning fought back to earn a standings ...
Stars and Stripes21d
Air Force Thunderbirds headline ‘Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona’ air show at Davis-Monthan
The Air Force Thunderbirds highlighted this year’s “Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona” air show last weekend at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Free and open to the public, the Saturday-Sunday ...