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jetranger2015
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F-35B Next Delivery

Post by jetranger2015 » Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:59 am

Morning,
just a general question, does anyone have any information on the next batch of F-35B's for the RAF.
I believe there should originally be another 6 this year, so are they currently in production?
Any info appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Alf » Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:22 am

None reported as active at DFW so far.

https://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/ ... &%20RN/16/

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by grimly aviation pics » Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:33 pm

Because of slowed production from Covid the schedule is behind I believe 2 more are due later this year which currently seems correct as no more have flown from the production line since the last delivery in February. Next year I believe we should get the full quota of 6 but like everything these days this could change substantially so unfortunately it’s a wait and see what happens I’m afraid

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Alf » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:53 am

BK-28/ZM162 is now flying at Fort Worth. Photos online of it flying 29-7-22.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by colt41 » Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:31 am

The next batch of F-35s are now flying ZM162/163/164 .

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Fighterfoto » Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:37 am

The official line is delivery before the end of the calendar year.
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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by eagle driver » Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:35 pm

The next delivery provisioally set for this week has been put back to mid November ,according to latest info received.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Dr Yan » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:01 am

A visit on the 12th October, I noted what looked very much like 029 in the Sun Sheds.
So has ZM163 been delivered? or have I incorrectly read it?

During my visit I read off ZM154/020, ZM160/026, ZM161/027
and codes 023, 024, 025,
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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Andy Marden » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:10 am

You incorrectly read it, it's still at Fort Worth.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Dr Yan » Sun Oct 16, 2022 11:34 am

Thank you for the conformation :Oops:
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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Alf » Sun Oct 16, 2022 12:15 pm

ZM135/BK001 was in the static at this weekends Edwards show. The RAF crew with it said that ZM135 and ZM136 will be replaced at Edwards with two new builds in 2023 straight from the factory and ZM135/136 will return to Marham late in 2023 after some mods to remove test equipment and a hardware upgrade.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Alf » Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:36 pm

The next 3 F-35B have been flying at Fort Worth for quite sometime now, are they still due for delivery this month or has this been delayed? Thanks.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Starbuck » Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:55 pm

Alf wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:36 pm
The next 3 F-35B have been flying at Fort Worth for quite sometime now, are they still due for delivery this month or has this been delayed? Thanks.
No one knows at this stage, delivery should've been last month. Doesn't seem to be much word on why it's delayed.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by paulk » Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:55 pm

Starbuck wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:55 pm
Alf wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:36 pm
The next 3 F-35B have been flying at Fort Worth for quite sometime now, are they still due for delivery this month or has this been delayed? Thanks.
No one knows at this stage, delivery should've been last month. Doesn't seem to be much word on why it's delayed.
People do/will know, they just don’t want to or can’t say on a public forum.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by slogen51 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:21 pm

Just keep an eye out for any voyagers going west Ascot 94xx etc

They normally position a couple of days ahead

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by plmc135 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:23 pm

Probably we cannot afford them!!

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by slogen51 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:31 pm

More jets than pilots at the moment?

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Philwinward » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:18 pm

That’s what they say. Apparently no shortage of trainee pilots , but the training system can’t cope !! Looking at using other overseas training courses .

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by Alf » Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:08 pm

slogen51 wrote:
Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:21 pm
Just keep an eye out for any voyagers going west Ascot 94xx etc

They normally position a couple of days ahead
ASCOT9301 heading that way today.. maybe the start of the next 3x F-35B delivery finally this coming week.

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Re: F-35B Next Delivery

Post by slogen51 » Sun Nov 13, 2022 7:35 pm

Agreed. Ascot 9301 (ZZ336) is heading to Charleston from acars reports

Two nights kip so a very early start ( USA Eastern time) on Wednesday morning ?

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