Code One Magazine published by LockheedMartin has got an article on the ground testing for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in preparations for first flights of the USAF F-35A version later in 2006. This is an exciting time for the JSF program. There were those who never would have thought that this day would come.

With that said, the other JSF variants still have a way to go. The USN F-35C carrier version is proceding, but the USMCs' F-35B seems to be having some problems with engines and weight.

You can read more about the F-35 program at AirToAirCombat.com.

Ken