BLUF

In a world first, the USAF is combining two broken F35 aircraft to salvage usable parts into one working aircraft.

Summary

  1. Work is being conducted at Hill AFB and expected to be completed in 2025. 
  2. Two previously damaged F35 aircraft are being salvaged and fused together. 
  3. The process will assist with future F35 parts cannibalisation procedures for aircraft restoration. 

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