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August 02, 2014

F-35B Successfully Completes Wet Runway And Crosswind Testing
Fort Worth TX (SPX) Aug 01, 2014
In an important program milestone enabling U.S. Marines Corps Initial Operational Capability (IOC) certification, the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35B recently completed required wet runway and crosswind testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. "This testing is absolutely critical to 2B flight software fleet release and the Marine Corps' IOC," said J.D. McFarlan, Lockheed Martin's vice president for F-35 Test and Verification. "Collectively, the results support clearing the 20 knot cr ... read more

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