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First F-35s Arrive for Training, While Senator McCain Presses on Costs and Dutch Defer Deliveries

The first two production Lockheed Martin F-35s for operational training have been delivered to Eglin AFB, Florida, about one year behind schedule.

The first F-35A for the “schoolhouse” arrived at Eglin AFB in Florida on July 14. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

By Chris Pocock • Defense Correspondent

July 25, 2011

The first two production Lockheed Martin F-35s for operational training have been delivered to Eglin AFB, Florida, about one year behind schedule. F-35As AF-9 and AF-8, the first deliveries from low-rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 2, flew to the Florida base on July 14 and 20, respectively.

Two F-35As were produced in LRIP Lot 1, but they were diverted to flight-test duties and delivered to Edwards AFB, California, earlier this year. A total of 59 F-35A/B/Cs will be based at Eglin to train pilots and maintainers from the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, and export countries. A total of $400 million has been spent on F-35 training facilities at the base.

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