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Navy forward-deploys F-35s, Ospreys to Iwakuni, Japan
The F-35s and Ospreys are slated to replace F/A-18 Super Hornets and C-2A Greyhounds, respectively.
By Riley Ceder
‘I’m not sure where the airplane is…’ ― Hear F-35 pilot’s 911 call
Listen to a Marine pilot call 911 after ejecting from his F-35 and landing in a rural neighborhood.
By Ben Murray
GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slow
Without key technical data from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, GAO said military maintainers can't fix some parts — or even learn how to fix them.
911 call reveals bizarre circumstances of F-35 ejection
The F-35 crashed Sunday after a malfunction prompted the pilot to eject over Charleston and land in a residential backyard.
By James Pollard and Tara Copp, AP
What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash in South Carolina
The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions.
By Tara Copp, AP
Pilot of downed F-35 parachuted into residential backyard
The pilot “experienced a malfunction and was forced to eject” on Sunday, according to a situation report given to the Associated Press.
By James Pollard and Tara Copp, AP
Officials find debris from Marine Corps F-35 jet in South Carolina
Authorities found debris from a Marine Corps F-35 stealth fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected and parachuted to safety.
With F-35 still missing, Marine Corps holds aviation standdown
The Marine Corps is pausing its aviation operations for two days as the disappearance of a Marine Corps F-35B jet over South Carolina remains unsolved.
7 places the missing F-35 could be hiding
The Marine Corps has requested help from the public to locate the missing F-35.
By Sarah Sicard
Ukraine could be flying F-16s early in 2024, Air Guard chief says
Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said that Ukraine’s most experienced fighter pilots could complete U.S. training in Arizona on the F-16 in as little as three months.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, AP