Air Force Set To Activate 1st F-35 Squadron 17 Months Before Fighters Arrive
August 03 2015
The Israeli air force is standing up its first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter squadron at Nevatim Airbase, reports the service.
The activation of the squadron sets the groundwork for the delivery of the first F-35I Adir fighters in December 2016.
A second squadron is already planned, with the service considering activating a third, said a release on July 26.
Squadron personnel will train to operate and maintain the aircraft with U.S. support as well as develop programs specific...
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