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[QUOTE]Is that a real F-35 or a mock-up? I don't think we actually have any in the UK yet, do we?[/QUOTE] Some controversy to say the least: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/transport/farnborough-airshow/10977537/Everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-F-35-Britains-70m-new-stealth-fighter.html "In July 2015, Lockheed Martin confirmed the authenticity of a leaked report showing the F-35 to be less maneuverable than an older F-16D with wing tanks. The pilot who flew the mission reported inferior energy maneuverability, a limited pitch rate and flying qualities that were "not intuitive or favorable" in a major part of the air-combat regime gave the F-16 the tactical advantage. In general the high AoA capabilities of the jet could not be used in an effective way without significantly reducing follow-on maneuvering potential. In an interview with CBC Radio broadcast 2 July 2015, military journalist David Axe claimed to have read the leaked report and stated: "Against a determined foe, the F-35 is in very big trouble." Perhaps a bit of a costly boondoggle IMHO ...but a very cool looking plane! <the A B C 's of it all...Two operational squadrons of F-35A's will be located at the Lakenheath airbase, with the first aircraft due to arrive in 2020. What it's supposed to look like: An artist's impression of the new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, which will require an additional £800 million of modifications to accommodate the F-35C
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2091595/Super-jet-fiasco-F-35-soon-Britains-awe-inspiring-fighter-plane-.html