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F-35 completes 500th sortie

The Integrated Test Force (ITF) has completed its 500th combined sortie for both the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) and F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL).

Flight operations for the F-35 began on Florida's Emerald Coast on 6 March with Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, USA marking the milestone 500th sortie last Friday.

There are currently 22 F-35s at Eglin as the fleet continues to grow, supporting the team as it trains instructor pilots and maintainers.

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The team accomplished the 500 sorties in 238 days cutting the time between each milestone sortie: 

  • 100th sortie – 12 July -  accomplished in 123 days
  • 200th sortie – Aug. 24 -  accomplished in 44 days
  • 300th sortie – Sept. 21 -  accomplished in 30 days
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