Five More F-35 LIGHTNING IIs Arrive in the UK

The UK-based F-35 fleet grows to nine as five further aircraft arrive.
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[@cenewton3221]

So proud to see F-35 JSF flying for our British brothers! The refuelling thing is remarkable too. And they had to do that probably 3 times to get from SC to UK. Well done!

[@bcask61]

5-plus hrs in a cockpit. Got to be incredibly difficult. Hats off.

[@jayspik6498]

9 of 138 F35B's keep em coming..

[@jayspik6498]

@Bessie Hillum They won't be buying any other varient..

[@humansrants1694]

The bright grey circle on the side is where the telescopic kettle comes out. Only the British version has that.

[@bobgrant-beer3020]

I watched it few more times and I think it's Lens Flare, or a reflection from the jets canopy.

[@andyUKZ]

I want one

[@jackydefo]

That's 9 going up nicely.

[@humansrants1694]

Nice video quality.

[@noodles169]

Supprised this comment section isn't filled with flat earthers.......

[@bobgrant-beer3020]

I saw it too.

[@zipz8423]

Never thought about it before but I've not seen an F-35 B model land conventionally without the lift fan door and auxiliaries open, can it land conventionally?
I don't see the point of SVRL on a 6,000 ft piece of concrete .

[@humansrants1694]

Saves maintenance on the brakes and tires, landing at lower speeds with the lift fan.

[@zipz8423]

But the Lift Fan would use up more hours of use along with more operating cycles for the doors etc. Tyre's are cheaper than Lift fans. The question I asked was can it land without the lift fan conventionally?

[@humansrants1694]

I'm sure the RAF prefair landing like that for a reason their engineers have done the math. I think the brakes and tires will need swoping out long before the fan needs to be replaced. It's a time to be ready again thing also.

[@zipz8423]

They have to SVRL for carrier ops since the F-35 B will be a joint force, RN/RAF so its good practice I guess, I just wanted to know whether the B model is technically capable of doing conventional landings out of curiosity. Thanks for your time.

[@jonathanwilcox7318]

Pablo Jay it can land conventionally yes. As has been mentioned this method of landing reduces wear on brakes and tyres.

[@jaredgarbo3679]

Legit question. Do planes fly to their destination or do they get transported on boats?

[@jonathanwilcox7318]

Jonathan Duffield 9 hours in a single seat combat jet. And ALOT of air to air refuelling.

[@ForgedHistory]

19 seconds.... what is that?

[@ashley587]

SpecOpsJimmy It's the Panther's cockpit reflection.

[@functionalcontractions1469]

No need for F-35 with open borders policy!

[@richardpoblador9177]

God bless Global Britain :=).

[@Dan-zc7ut]

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