USAF Test Pilot on the F-35 in the Sweep of AF History

02/16/2015
2015-02-16 Published on Sep 10, 2014 Since its inception, the U.S. Air Force has been developing the fastest, most powerful aircraft in the world. From the X-1 that broke the barrier of sound to today’s F-35 that combines supersonic speed, advanced stealth capabilities and integrated avionics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh9D6znx6Ew

F-35 Climatic Testing: Preparing for the Global Fleet

02/16/2015
2015-02-16 The F-35 will be operated by the US and its allies worldwide. The planning from the beginning has been to build and deploy an aircraft to operate within the wide variety of climatic conditions which such a fleet from the outset would encounter. Norway can expect to fly in…

RAF 17(R) Squadron and the UK F-35Bs at Edwards AFB

02/11/2015
2015-02-11 The UK is a key partner in the global F-35 program. And as Group Captain, Paul Godfrey, QBE,  an aviator involved in the introduction of the aircraft into the British forces. has noted: Godfrey has been involved with Typhoon training with the F-22. Based on that experience, Godfrey commented…

Looking Back and Looking Forward With Regard to Fifth Generation Aircraft: Visiting the Weapons School at the USAF Warfare Center

02/08/2015
2015-02-08 By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake The first day of our visit to the USAF Warfare Center was defined by the arrival of the first F-35 specifically for the Weapons School. The arrival of the Block 3 aircraft is the first of several which allow the Weapons School to…

The Future of Airpower as Seen from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron

02/07/2015
2015-02-07 By Robbin Laird and Ed Timperlake During our visit to the USAF Warfare Center we had  a chance to sit down with Lt. Col. Benjamin “Bach” Bishop, the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron director of operations, to discuss his experience with the Operational Testing of the F-35, and the…