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Behind The Wings

The F-35 Lightning II

Behind the Wings is a video series produced by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum that gives viewers behind-the-scenes access to aircraft, industry leaders and more.

The F-35 Lightning II

Season 5 Episode 3 | 26m 39s | CC

From 5th generation design to its technological breakthroughs, the F-35 is a formidable machine. At Lockheed Martin's assembly line in Fort Worth TX, F-35s are meticulously built. At the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, cadets learn how the F-35 fits into a modern combat environment. And at Miramar Naval Base in San Diego, CA, get an inside look at the life of the pilots who fly the F-35.

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