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Old 29th Aug 2013, 23:30
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SpazSinbad
 
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RAF F-35B Interest Piqued USS Wasp DT-II Trials

I'm happy to post news as it comes to hand. I have no control over the news. I would have thought details about the DT-II F-35B trials aboard USS Wasp would interest any potential F-35B users. If you are not interested or bored then just put me on your ignore list. Does not bother me in the slightest.

U.S. Marines see progress in F-35 testing despite challenges 29 Aug 2013 Andrea Shalal-Esa
"...Wing Commander Nic Hindley, the UK liaison to Marine Corps headquarters, said Britain was keeping a close eye on the tests since it must decide by October on buying 14 more F-35 B-models.

He said testing results were encouraging, as was recent news that the Pentagon had lowered its estimate for the long-term cost of operating and maintaining the planes...."
U.S. Marines see progress in F-35 testing despite challenges | Reuters

Last edited by SpazSinbad; 30th Aug 2013 at 01:00. Reason: Added an RAF CRAB STORY about... well.. you know NavAv stuff
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