First F-35A for ‘Panthers’

Commander of the 63rd FS, Lt Col Matt Vedder, greets his crew chief upon arrival at Luke AFB. USAF/SrA James Hensley The first F-35A for the 63rd FS, 15-5120, arrives at Luke AFB on March 20. USAF/SrA James Hensley THE THIRD F-35A training squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, has received its first aircraft. The 63rd Fighter Squadron ‘Panthers’ took delivery of its first Lightning II (15-5120) on March 20 as Commanding Officer Lt Col Matt Vedder flew the