Interesting Engineering on MSN7d
US Air Force builds $80M F-35A for just $6M by merging parts from two crashed jets
The US Air Force has successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by merging two damaged jets, saving over $74 million.
AeroTime7d
US Air Force uses damaged aircraft to restore F-35 to combat-ready status
Franken-bird”: The US Air Force has used sections from two damaged aircraft to restore an F-35 to combat-ready status.
TechSpot7d
First-ever fully operational F-35 rebuilt from separate crash casualties
The crew behind this impressive project were the airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. They also had help from the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics ...
The National Interest5d
Franken-Plane: The U.S. Air Force Just Merged Two Damaged F-35s Into One Functional One
Like the fictional Frankenstein’s work, it took some creativity to transform the two damaged F-35 Lightning IIs into a single and operational fighter. The crash of a United States Air Force F ...
The Aviationist8d
‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet
The project was an interagency effort between the F-35 Joint Program Office, Ogden Air Logistics Complex, 388th Fighter Wing and Lockheed Martin. The restored F-35 before its functional check flight.
Post Register8d
Canada wing back Alphonso Davies decides to stay with Bayern Munich
MUNICH (AP) — Canada wing back Alphonso Davies has finally signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich. The Bavarian powerhouse announced Tuesday that the 24-year-old Davies signed a deal ...
WBAY8d
115th Fighter Wing brings the boom in evening flights
The 115th Fighter Wing says it shifted daytime training to the evening through Thursday, Feb. 6, so that pilots are trained to fly in all conditions. Training will end around 9:30 each night.