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UK receives last F-35B from initial 48-aircraft acquisition

By Craig Hoyle |
Eight of the UK's F-35Bs are currently operating from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus Crown Copyright

The UK has taken delivery of its last of 48 on-order Lockheed Martin F-35Bs, as firm details around its future purchase plans remain to be outlined.

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Author: Craig Hoyle

European Defence Editor Craig Hoyle has reported on the UK, European and international military aviation sector for 30 years, and has also been the Editor of Flight International since 2015. He joined FlightGlobal in 2003, and also compiles our annual World Air Forces directory.

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