Lightning ⚡ Flash Fact: The F-35B is a Short Takeoff & Vertical Landing (STOVL) Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet.

This week, USAFE-AFAFRICA 4th & 5th gen fighters integrated with Koninklijke Luchtmacht F-35s to enhance allied force interoperability and readiness. First time F-22 Raptors operated from Dutch soil! Next week collaboration continues with RAF Lakenheath #F35s #WeAreNato #StrongerTogether

Lightning ⚡ Flash Fact:  October 24, 2000, was the X-35A's first flight, testing its air vehicle performance and handling characteristics.     #BlastFromThePast

Vandaag met C-LSK nog een dagje naar Luke. Gaat goed daar met onze F-35 opleidingen. De USAF is blij met ons daar en wij zijn blij dat we er kunnen trainen! 👍

Now you see me, now you don’t ⚡

Fall is in the air 🍃🍁🌿🍂 F-35A Lightning II takes off at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, #Vermont.

On Oct. 24, 2000, the X-35A took flight for the first time. While the flight only lasted 30 minutes, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 10,000 feet and accomplished a series of flight test requirements. #ThrowbackThursday

All gas, no breaks #FighterFriday A U.S. Marines #F35B refuels during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific region.

Magnificent! 🤩 A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

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Air. Power. 💪 A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning⚡ II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a vertical landing at Ie Shima, Japan 🇯🇵.

Under Construction: The First Belgian F-35 🚧

Fire. Power! 🔥 A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during Checkered Flag 🏁 23-1, an aerial exercise that fosters readiness and interoperability, at Tyndall AFB, #Florida.

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Lightning ⚡ Flash Fact: The F-35A has a weapons payload of 18,000 lbs

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Headliner!!! ___5 Carrier Strike Groups in Europe___ The UK's HMS Queen Elizabeth and her 5th Generation Strike Fighters are one of 5 carriers operating in defence of the NATO Alliance. #strongerTogether #WeAreNATO HMS Queen Elizabeth OC 617 Squadron Defence Operations 🇬🇧 Royal Navy Royal Air Force

It’s go time! 💪 A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 is refueled at the fuel pits at Ie Shima Okinawa, Japan 🇯🇵.

Thank you to the entire F-35 JPO team for your continued hard work, dedication, and the many accomplishments you continue to achieve! #HappyThanksgiving 👪🦃

Fueling Economic Growth #DYK the F-35 program contributes approximately $72 billion annually to the U.S. economy? The program supports over 1,650+ high-tech suppliers and 298,000 advanced manufacturing jobs.