Exclusive: First Japanese F-35B Makes Maiden Flight
The aircraft is the first of 42 F-35B Lightning IIs that will be delivered to the Japan Air Self Defense Force. The Japanese F-35B BX-1successfully completed its first test flight from Lockheed Martin Facility at NAS Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, on May 12, 2025. Our friend and contributor Victoria Fontana caught the aircraft during the […]
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