LIGHTNING IITHE FIGHTER EVOLUTION - F-35

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Australia is one

of the strongest

advocates of the

F-35, and is set to

purchase up to 100

aircraft to replace its

AUSTRALIAN AMBITION F/A -18 A /B Hornets.

ABOVE: F-35A A35-003 carrying the

markings of the RAAF’s first operational

Lightning II unit, No 3 Squadron, which will

be stationed at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Nate Leong

RIGHT: RAAF F-35As are currently flying

alongside USAF examples at Luke AFB for

pilot and maintainer training. Jake Melampy

BELOW: The RAAF is likely to receive as

many as 100 F-35As under long-term plans.

Lockheed Martin/Liz Lutz