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Lockheed Martin Delivers 36th JSF in 2014 to Meet Production Goal

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Lockheed Martin Delivers 36th JSF in 2014 to Meet Production Goal
The 36th F-35 Lightning II delivered in 2014 was CF-19, the U.S. Marine Corps’ first F-35C carrier variant. The jet will be assigned to the U.S. Navy’s VA-101 “Grim Reapers” Fighter Squadron, 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. After arrival, CF-19 will be used for F-35C pilot training. (Photo Lockheed Martin)

The Defense Department accepted its 36th F-35 Joint Strike Fighter on Monday, completing the production goal for the year and demonstrating prime contractor Lockheed Martin’s [LMT] ability to ramp up production. The jet’s delivery brings the program to 109 total operation aircraft in the U.S. and partner nations. It was also the first F-35C carrier variant delivered to the Marine Corps. "Meeting U.S. and international aircraft delivery goals is a stepping stone," Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, F-35 program executive officer,…

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