Australia receives second batch of 2 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters
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One of the new F-35A of the RAAF. Photo c/o Australia DoD. |
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) received its second batch of 2 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters.
The aircraft, with serial numbers A35-011 and A35-012, brings the total number of F-35 aircraft in Australia to four.
The new fighters will be assigned with Number 3 Squadron in RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales.
Australia is expected to receive a total of eight F-35A fighters in 2019, out of the total 72 units ordered for the program.
[1] Australian Department of Defence
Australia receives second batch of 2 F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters
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April 11, 2019
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