F-35 Cancelled, then what ?
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Pity the MOB and the "thousands" of expectant service and civilian punters were left wondering is the stealth REALLY THAT GOOD?
But from the bbc clip, it can be seen that the wing is already working hard pulling alpha behind that C130 for those unforgetable pr shots..
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
Israel hinting it wants the F-35B.
As the comments say, the V-22 is a red herring and a misinterpretation, in mentioning versions of the F-35 he is obviously referring to the F-35B.
Netanyahu Hints at V-22 Orders
As the comments say, the V-22 is a red herring and a misinterpretation, in mentioning versions of the F-35 he is obviously referring to the F-35B.
Netanyahu Hints at V-22 Orders
Israel hinting it wants the F-35B.
As the comments say, the V-22 is a red herring and a misinterpretation, in mentioning versions of the F-35 he is obviously referring to the F-35B.
Netanyahu Hints at V-22 Orders
As the comments say, the V-22 is a red herring and a misinterpretation, in mentioning versions of the F-35 he is obviously referring to the F-35B.
Netanyahu Hints at V-22 Orders
Agree: "We appreciate the latest machine, the F-35. We’ll talk about the other versions we want. Vertical takeoff, that’s a hint,”
This would be an interesting move for Israel, and could really open up the number of austere short fields/highway operations- or could a carrier be in the works? I imagine traditional airfields are watched quite closely, and being able to operate from austere sites or to launch a stealth attack jet from the sea would be quite intriguing...and worrisome for others in the region.
And on the three A models making it across the Atlantic:
US Air Force F-35s Land in UK After First Transatlantic Flight
So three A models and three B's in the UK right now. The heritage flight with the F-35, P-51 and F-22 should be well received.
US Air Force F-35s Land in UK After First Transatlantic Flight
So three A models and three B's in the UK right now. The heritage flight with the F-35, P-51 and F-22 should be well received.
Back in the day, the T-2 Buckeye was referred to with affection as the Thunder Guppy.
I watched the take off and immediately thought: Guppy II. F-35B is a funky looking bird, no matter how I slice it. Given that I mostly flew helicopters, which are ugly enough to scare the air out of the way so that we can fly, me calling the F-35B funny looking is a bit rich ... but there you have it.
I watched the take off and immediately thought: Guppy II. F-35B is a funky looking bird, no matter how I slice it. Given that I mostly flew helicopters, which are ugly enough to scare the air out of the way so that we can fly, me calling the F-35B funny looking is a bit rich ... but there you have it.
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F-35B is a funky looking bird, no matter how I slice it.
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RIAT 2016 USAF F-35A Display Rehearsal
I assume the crowd were all advised to drink strong coffee prior to this 'display'? 
What kind of manoeuvring/g-limits are still in place if this is the best it can do?
And before anyone chips in with comments about display routines aren't everything, blah blah blah, I know that, but c'mon, that was as dull as ditch water!
-RP
What kind of manoeuvring/g-limits are still in place if this is the best it can do?
And before anyone chips in with comments about display routines aren't everything, blah blah blah, I know that, but c'mon, that was as dull as ditch water!
-RP