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The U.S. Air Force’s F-35 “Franken-Bird” Is Ready To Fly
A brand-new F-35 costs about $80 million. The Franken-bird project, however, will cost U.S. taxpayers just $6 million—less ...
Alaska rescue units had a hell of week: 3 planes, 2 countries and 1 stuck helicopter
Military rescue units in Alaska all pitched in to respond to three plane crashes, an avalanche victim, and a stuck helicopter ...
How The US Air Force Stitched Up 2 Mishap Damaged F-35s To Make A New Lightning II
The 'Franken-Lightning' uses a cockpit from AF-27, an F-35 that suffered a serious engine fire flying from Eglin AFB, Florida ...