Update on the F-35C deployment - first 5 of 10 from VMFA-311
Having left MCAS Miramar on March 10, the first 5 of 10 jets from VMFA-311 'Tomcats' finally landed at RAF Lakenheath last night as they head for the F-35C's first land-based combat deployment.
5 more due today before heading east.
GOLD Crew up again today.
Similar to yesterday, 3x KC-135R/T likely moving another 5x “VMFA-311” F-35C from MCAS Cherry Point (KNKT) to RAF Lakenheath (EGUL).....