The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing variant completed ship suitability testing aboard the USS WASP (LHD-1) off the coast of Virginia in October 2011. Combined, F-35B test aircraft BF-2 and BF-4 accomplished 72 short takeoffs and 72 vertical landings during the three-week testing period.
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For the aero fans....
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Re: For the aero fans....
They reminded me of the fantasy aircraft from the films of the 80's, the sort of aircraft you would watch, smile and shake your head and think how far wide of the mark they were. Now they are real and flying.
I feel old..
I feel old..
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Robin128
Re: For the aero fans....
Jeeeze...tell me about it.ovenpaa wrote:I feel old..
The old man of the team.
:lol:
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Harrier1980
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Surely they don't need them now/anymore, haven't the US just bought all our old Harriers?
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