
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter originated in the early 1990s through the restructure and integration of several DoD tactical aircraft and technology initiatives already underway. The DoD's goal was to use the latest technology in a common family of aircraft to meet the future strike requirements of the Services and US Allies.
On July 7 2006 the F-35 fighter was officially named "Lightning II"
F-35 Lightning II
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F-35 Lightning II First Flight B-Roll
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F-35 JSF Tribute
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F-35 Lightning II AA-1 Engine Test
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Harrier Jump Jet and F-35 Lightning II Strike Fighter Jets
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F35 Lightning II Flight Testing and STOVL Capabilities
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Lockheed Martin F35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
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f-35 lightning II DAS system
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F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter)
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F-35 JSF Lightning II
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