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The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter. The F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and
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F-35 Lightning II - More than 447,000 sorties flown. ✈️ Find other stats in the latest F-35 Fast Facts ➡️
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Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft fly in formation over a P-38 Lightning and an F-35A on static display after the F-35 unveiling ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Oct. 14. Earlier
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