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‘New’ F-35 Assembled from Two Wrecked Jets Makes Its First Flight

Feb. 11, 2025 | By Unshin Lee Harpley and David Roza
The Air Force pieced together two damaged F-35s into one stealth fighter, dubbed 'Franken-bird.' The jet took its initial flight and is set to be combat-ready by March.

USAF Salvages a New Stealth Fighter from Two Wrecked Jets

Dec. 12, 2023 | By Unshin Lee Harpley
The Air Force is combining components from two damaged F-35 aircraft to craft a single operational fighter, a first-of-its-kind project anticipated to yield significant cost savings.
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