Lockheed Martin Delivers First Two Marine Corps F-35s to Eglin

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Lockheed Martin reports that the first two production model F-35B short takeoff / vertical landing aircraft were delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps on Jan. 11. The aircraft - BF-6 and BF-8 - arrived at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., after ferry flights from Fort Worth, Texas.

The F-35 is powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine.

Click here to read the Lockheed Martin press release.

Coverage:

• Lockheed delivers first two F-35Bs to training base (Flight International)
• Marine Corps welcomes first F-35B aircraft to its fleet (DVIDS)
• First F-35Bs arrive at Eglin AFB for training (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
• Marines receive first F-35 fighter planes (The Hill)