Lightning Flash Fact:
On June 23, 2001, the X-35B—the prototype aircraft that led to the development of the F-35B Lightning II—completed its first flight.
The F-35 Joint Program Office is the Department of Defense's focal point for the 5th generation strike aircraft for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the premier multi-mission, 5th generation weapon system. Its ability to collect, analyze and share data is a force multiplier that enhances all assets in the battle-space: with stealth technology, advanced sensors, weapons capacity, and range. The F-35, which has been operational since July of 2015, is the most lethal, survivable, and interoperable fighter aircraft ever built.
| Date Taken: | 06.23.2001 |
| Date Posted: | 07.12.2025 02:07 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 969227 |
| VIRIN: | 010623-O-DP787-4114 |
| Filename: | DOD_111134260 |
| Length: | 00:00:12 |
| Location: | US |
| Downloads: | 7 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 7 |
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