The F-35 Fighter Reaches a Key Milestone with the U.S. Air Force

The August 2nd start of initial operating capability for the F-35A Lightning II fighter with the U.S. Air Force is the latest key milestone for the program. In July, Lockheed Martin’s 5th generation stealth combat aircraft made a long-anticipated first appearance in the UK for the RIAT and Farnborough airshows, where AIN Defense Editor Chris Pocock explained the significance of the F-35 to AINtv.