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Air Force Pilots Flying F-35 In Virtual Combat To Prepare For Real-World Fights

Friday, December 4th, 2015

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Air Force Pilots Flying F-35 In Virtual Combat To Prepare For Real-World Fights

The first two combat-coded F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrive at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Sept. 2, 2015. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force continues to build momentum toward declaring the F-35A battle ready next year by starting pilot training using Lockheed Martin-built [LMT] simulators of the jet’s full mission capabilities.Four of the Full Mission Simulators have been delivered to Hill Air Force Base in Utah, where F-35 pilot trainees are using them to practice flying the aircraft against air and ground threats. The simulators are linked together so pilots can interact with their wingmen during virtual combat sorties.The 34th Fighter…

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