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Friday, March 14, 2008

Lockheed Martin F-35 Succeeds in First Aerial Refueling Test

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II successfully completed the first stage of its airborne refueling tests during the aircraft's 34th flight yesterday.

Aerial refueling capability will expand the F-35 operating envelope enabling longer duration flights. The milestone is another in a series leading to first production deliveries in 2010.

"Our progress on the F-35 program remains strong. The F-35 is flying and proving its value every day," said Dan Crowley, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and F-35 program general manager.

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