The F-35A strike fighter is cleared to begin initial operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., after officials at the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, issue a military flight release.
The Air Force could conduct an operation like Israel's successful air campaign against Iran's nuclear sites, military leadership and air defenses, but readiness issues would make it risky, airpower experts said. Limited spare parts and training, low mission capable rates and few flying hours would put a drag on USAF's…