By Robbin Laird The Royal Norwegian Air Force is transitioning from an F-16 to an all F-35 air combat force as part of both Air Force modernization and overall defense transformation for the Norwegian forces. The coming of the F-35 and the interaction between the standup of the F-35 and…
According to a story published April 12, 2108 on the UK Royal Navy website, the training of the Voyager tankers with UK F-35s was highlighted. Thousands of feet above the Eastern Seaboard of the USA four British jets of tomorrow take on fuel from an RAF tanker – preparation for…
These two videos show the F-35A taking off and landing at Nellis AFB with Los Vegas in the background. The videos were shot by the 99th Air Base Wing. 02.16.2017 Video by Senior Airman Timothy Kirchner Air Force Content Management F-35 at Nellis AFB from SldInfo.com on Vimeo.
by Robbin Laird Recently, I had the chance to visit RAF Marham and to interview Air Commodore Bradshaw who was appointed as Lighting Force Commander, Royal Air Force Marham in April 2017. In looking through his background, I found that we had something in common. We both had been onboard the…
An overview of the significant role which BAE Systems plays in the F-35 program is provided by the company on their website. https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/f-35# The following graphic above provides a representation of this role with regard to the air system. And the graphic below provides a representation of the key role…
By Robbin Laird During visits to the United Kingdom, I have had a chance to see and visit with RAF the operators of the quick reaction air capability in the United Kingdom. A key point is that to have two aircraft ready to fly on a moment’s notice, or within…
Last year, we visited RAF Marham and got an update on the progress with regard to the base in preparation for the arrival of its first squadron of F-35s. This year, we visited RAF Marham and got an update in early May 2018 from Air Commodore David Bradshaw, Commander of…
By Robbin Laird I have had the opportunity to visit F-35 bases since the standup of the first one at Eglin Air Force base. And this year, I have visited Williamtown, RAF Marham, Ørland, and MCAS Yuma. In each case, changes have been made to accommodate the coming of the…
