The Air Force performed its first night flight of the F-35A on March 24 at Eglin AFB, Fla., service Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh said March 26. The first night flight is a significant step forward for the program as a February 2013 operational utility evaluation report by Defense Department Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) Michael Gilmore said aircraft operating limitations had prohibited flying the aircraft at night or in instrument meteorological conditions where pilots must rely…
Air Force Performs First F-35A Night Flight, Is Finalizing Light Air Support Training
Defense Daily Staff
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