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Thursday 21 March 2013

RAF Operational pilot takes the Lightning skyward

The first solo flight of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) by a UK operational pilot has taken place at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Sqn Ldr Frankie Buchler piloted the fifth-generation multi-role stealth aircraft for the first time. The RAF pilot has been stationed at the Florida base since November undergoing intensive training in the sim on the JSF which will equip both RAF and RN squadrons in the future. Speaking after his flight Sqn Ldr Buchler said... More information

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