First Grounded F-35s Could Be Fixed This Month

Credit: F-35As: USAF
Repairs are well underway on the 15 U.S. and Norwegian F-35As that were grounded in September due to crumbling insulation inside the fuel tanks, and officials anticipate some of the jets could be fixed before the end of the month. Work on the first four operational F-35s began Oct. 7 and is expected...

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