First Japanese-built F-35A lands at Misawa AB

MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JAPAN

11.14.2017

Story by Senior Airman Brittany Chase 

35th Fighter Wing

“This F-35 is one of the most clean and well-built aircraft I have ever seen,” Supper said. “The Japanese take great pride in this aircraft and have ensured it’s made to the highest standard."

Although the aircraft is a Japan Air Self-Dense Force-owned jet, it is required to go through final function tests in the United States to ensure all future F-35A's produced in Japan are up to standard.

To ensure the jet arrives securely in the United States, Supper stopped at here to undergo safety checks on the F-35A before flying across the ocean.

"After our final inspections, the JASDF will roll out the F-35 in their fleet," explained Supper. "This will only further enhance our strong bilateral ties, allowing us to win future wars.”

• Date Taken: 11.14.2017
• Date Posted: 12.06.2017 21:38
• Story ID: 257717
• Location: MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, JP