Combat Aircraft October issue – FREE F-35B Lightning II Supplement!

FREE
24-PAGE F-35B LIGHTNING II SUPPLEMENT

FEATURING:

CREATING A SUPER FIGHTER
The F-35 has been designed as the ultimate answer to future multi-role fighter requirements. CA looks at progress to date

STEP CHANGE FOR THE MARINE CORPS
Thomas Newdick examines the recent initial operating capability declaration plus plans for the future within the Marine Corps

ALSO FEATURING:

HELLENIC PHANTOMS: THE LEGEND CONTINUES
Over 40 years after its service entry with the Hellenic Air Force, Ioannis Lekkas explains how the F-4 Phantom II remains an essential component of Greece’s Tactical Air Force planning.

TURKISH TALONS
Each year the Turkish Air Force is required to qualify 100 new pilots. Following on from last month’s review of KT-1T basic training, Mauro Finati and Paolo Rollino look at the advanced stage with the upgraded T-38M Talon.

GLORY DAYS: BLACK KNIGHTS RULE
In Part 2 of this look at VF-154, Tony Holmes concludes his examination of the unit’s valuable contribution to combat operations as it swapped F-14As for new Super Hornets.

EXERCISE REPORT: FANG ON TOUR
Frank Crébas and Stephan de Bruijn/ Bluelifeaviation joined the 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron when it became the first Air National Guard unit to lead a Theater Security Package in Europe.

PLUS, THE LATEST MILITARY AVIATION NEWS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE AND MUCH MORE!

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