F-35 Lightning II - The Fighter Evolution

Many of those associated with Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II programme have referred to this revolutionary fighter aircraft as a game changer. This 100-page special from the team behind Combat Aircraft magazine details the F-35's journey to date.

Features include:

UK LEADERSHIP: UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL
Air Commodore Lincoln Taylor, Assistant Chief of Staff, Capability Delivery ? Combat Air, Royal Air Force, explains to important the F-35 is to the UK.

UK LIGHTNING FORCE: 'DAMBUSTERS' RETURN HOME
On June 6, the British Lightning programme took a major step forward as No 617 Squadron 'Dambusters' brought its first aircraft back to RAF Marham, Norfolk.

TEST REVIEW: A TEST OF CHARACTER
The F-35 accomplished the final developmental test flight of the System Develo
pment and Demonstration (SDD) phase of the programme on April 11, 2018.  It marked the culmination of the initial major phase of testing, and represents one of the most significant milestones to date.

PLUS: In-depth reviews of the F-35 in service with the US Air Force, the US Marine Corps and the US Navy.