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First F-35B aircraft operational squadron: Rolls-Royce congratulates to US Marine Corps

London, UK - At MCAS Yuma in Arizona

Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, on November 21 offered congratulations to the United States Marine Corps for the stand-up and dedication of its first operational squadron of F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The new Marine Corps jets comprise the beginning of the first operational fleet for the F-35 program, and will be part of the newly re-designated...

fra/pec - 1147561
Rome, Italy, 11/21/2012 21:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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