F-35 Lightning II developments

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AF-331, 20-5571/LN, 48 FW, 495 FS, first flight May 13, 2022.
AU-52, A35-052 (FMS 20-5633), 77 Sqn, first flight, May 13, 2022. Only lasted about 30 min as during all the weapons bay door cycles the Chaff/Flare bay doors remained open and could not be closed. They burned down some fuel and landed safely.

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[Starfighter_F-104G]

AU-52, A35-052 (FMS 20-5633), 77 Sqn, first flight, May 13, 2022. Only lasted about 30 min as during all the weapons bay door cycles the Chaff/Flare bay doors remained open and could not be closed. They burned down some fuel and landed safely.

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FSvVuMEWQAQ ... name=large

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BF-134, 169927 nmks, first flight May 16, 2022.
AU-52, A35-052 (FMS 20-5633), 77 Sqn, was finally able to fly its first flight profile as well. Of course not its "real" first flight (see above).

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AF-332, 20-5572/LN, 48 FW, 495 FS, first flight May 17, 2022 (not confirmed).
AF-333, 20-5573/LN, 48 FW, 495 FS, first flight May 18, 2022.

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AU-10 (A35-010) and AU-16 (A35-016) came back to their place of birth (NAS Fort Worth) as Ausie 1057 flt today, May 20, 2022. Probably for some upgrades.

And the next batch of LN F-35's (AF-330/333) have all flown with the Strike callsigns. Meaning it will not be long before they are ready to be transferred to the USAF.


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[gluefan1]

The Aussies came for TR3? the required technical upgrade to run block 4 software
https://eurasiantimes.com/lockheed-in-a ... apability/

[Bjorn]

First seen at NAS Fort Worth on 25 May:

- F-35B, 170048, BF-135?
- F-35A, 20-5623, ???? Would expect those last Turkish batch, but there are only 7 spots for 8 airframes (since 20-5630 was confirmed as A35-049)

Greets,

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First seen at NAS Fort Worth on 25 May:

- F-35B, 170048, BF-135?
- F-35A, 20-5623, ???? Would expect those last Turkish batch, but there are only 7 spots for 8 airframes (since 20-5630 was confirmed as A35-049)

Greets,

BF-135 is indeed 170048.
20-5623 is AT-24 and is a Hill bird destined for the 4th FS.

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[Starfighter_F-104G]

20-5566 / 5621 probably all USAF AF-326 / 381 56 x F-35A
20-5622 / 5629 AT-23 / 30 8 x F-35A

[Piet Luijken]

Still rumours, but this wednesday the NL Government will announce plans to buy more F-35s. The amount will be less than 15 according The Telegraaf.

[LookingGlass]

Dutch Radio 1 mentions six extra F-35s (and 4 additional reapers)

[Starfighter_F-104G]

30-05-2022
RAAF F-35A A35-049 & A35-050 landed at RAAF Williamtown (from Red Flag)

[Starfighter_F-104G]

two more F-35A for 495FS
RETRO31 dep 01-06-2022 arr 02-06-2022
20-5570 LN
20-5571 LN

LM press
The F-35 program has reached 800 deliveries to services around the world, enabling
collaborative and networked operations as the most advanced node in 21st century security.

[Bjorn]

Seen on 2 June at NAS Fort Worth are Danish L-005 and L-006, albeit still without tail markings so the FY allocations can not be confirmed.

Greets,

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Noted AT-23, 20-5622/HL destined for the 34 FS, June 7, 2022
Seen towed was AU-53, A35-053 in 77 Sqn markings, June 8, 2022. Have not seen it fly yet.

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