The F-35A Lightning II recently qualified to take part in the Air Combat Command Air Force Heritage Flight program. The program features modern Air Force fighter aircraft flying alongside World War II, Korean and Vietnam-era aircraft in a display of our nation's airpower history. The F-35 heritage flight team includes one pilot and 10 maintainers, all selected from the 61st Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base (AFB). The team will travel to 16 air shows around the U.S. and abroad. For the F-35 Heritage Flight Team show schedule, see this Military.com article.
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