48FW F-35A delivery summary (41 as at 11/08/2023)

[colt41]

There is now 4 new F-35s for lakenheath flying in the USA.
20-5580
20-5581
20-5582
20-5583

[Starbuck]

There is now 4 new F-35s for lakenheath flying in the USA.
20-5580
20-5581
20-5582
20-5583

They'll want to get them here as soon as, so delivery can't be too far off.

[raameagle]

They’ll want to get them here once their pre-delivery testing is complete, they’ve been handed over, tankers have been sourced and the refuelling mission planned etc etc etc…
Regards
Mark

There is now 4 new F-35s for lakenheath flying in the USA.
20-5580
20-5581
20-5582
20-5583

They'll want to get them here as soon as, so delivery can't be too far off.

[colp]

So after these four, there's 6 left for the 495th to be completed. Then the build up for the 493rd will begin, I guess before the end of year? Also I'm assuming the 6 spares are to be built also to make a total of 54 jets?

[Starbuck]

So after these four, there's 6 left for the 495th to be completed. Then the build up for the 493rd will begin, I guess before the end of year? Also I'm assuming the 6 spares are to be built also to make a total of 54 jets?

The 493rd are due to stand up sometime this year, no confirmed date yet, may even have a jet in those 4 for the Reapers.

What 6 spare? Or do you mean the 6 left you mention to complete the 495th?

[NorvilleRogers]

The already delivered to LN 19-5493 will be part of the 493rd's first jets surely.

[colp]

So after these four, there's 6 left for the 495th to be completed. Then the build up for the 493rd will begin, I guess before the end of year? Also I'm assuming the 6 spares are to be built also to make a total of 54 jets?

The 493rd are due to stand up sometime this year, no confirmed date yet, may even have a jet in those 4 for the Reapers.

What 6 spare? Or do you mean the 6 left you mention to complete the 495th?

I'm sure I read there was to be 54 F35s in total, 24 for each and 6 spares. I've probably misunderstood things. In a nutshell is it 48 or 54 then ?!

F16.net has 5580-5583 as 495th jets.

[colp]

The already delivered to LN 19-5493 will be part of the 493rd's first jets surely.

Yes pretty sure that's correct.

[Starbuck]

The already delivered to LN 19-5493 will be part of the 493rd's first jets surely.

Yes it is but the Reapers haven't officially stood up as an F-35 unit yet, it was marked as the tails numbers come off the line in order.

[Starbuck]

So after these four, there's 6 left for the 495th to be completed. Then the build up for the 493rd will begin, I guess before the end of year? Also I'm assuming the 6 spares are to be built also to make a total of 54 jets?

The 493rd are due to stand up sometime this year, no confirmed date yet, may even have a jet in those 4 for the Reapers.

What 6 spare? Or do you mean the 6 left you mention to complete the 495th?

I'm sure I read there was to be 54 F35s in total, 24 for each and 6 spares. I've probably misunderstood things. In a nutshell is it 48 or 54 then ?!

F16.net has 5580-5583 as 495th jets.

AH I see what you mean, not sure on the spares, surely they'd be classed as a squadrons jets. Not even USAF would buy 6 to act as spares but the 24 each sounds about right.

[NorvilleRogers]

This seems to be a repeat of the debate on here from autumn 2021. The conclusion then was that the 48th FW would receive 54 jets. 24 for each squadron and 6 to be in a reserve pool that could be used by either squadron. But that could all have changed by now.

Given the lack of markings would anyone know which of the two squadrons an F-35 is allocated to (other than radios call signs) unless you were part of the unit.

[F4JPhantomII]

I believe the only distinguishing features to denote a 495th jet is the squadron emblem on the intake and the squadron motto 'Mala Ipsa Nova' on the tail. I presume the 493rd jets will have 'Mors Inimicus' on their tails.

[Starbuck]

This seems to be a repeat of the debate on here from autumn 2021. The conclusion then was that the 48th FW would receive 54 jets. 24 for each squadron and 6 to be in a reserve pool that could be used by either squadron. But that could all have changed by now.

Given the lack of markings would anyone know which of the two squadrons an F-35 is allocated to (other than radios call signs) unless you were part of the unit.

The jets carry squadron insignia on the side of the left air intake just like the F-15s, they also have the Valkyries motto "Mala Ipsa Nova" on the tail.

[Starbuck]

I believe the only distinguishing features to denote a 495th jet is the squadron emblem on the intake and the squadron motto 'Mala Ipsa Nova' on the tail. I presume the 493rd jets will have 'Mors Inimicus' on their tails.

From talking with crew chiefs that's the plan yes,

[colt41]

Each squadron should receive 27 jets =54

[raameagle]

24 PAA (primary assigned jets) plus 3 in reserve which totals 54 jets for two Sqns.
Regards
Mark

[Starbuck]

Is there a list anywhere with all the names on the jets?

I've stared to compile a list from my own photos and ones from other posts, I have names for 12 and 6 with the jets mythology names.

[POL]

Is there a list anywhere with all the names on the jets?

I searched for F-35 names on this forum and got this... viewtopic.php?f=49&t=219274

[Starbuck]

Is there a list anywhere with all the names on the jets?

I searched for F-35 names on this forum and got this... viewtopic.php?f=49&t=219274

I mean the pilots names, I thought I saw a list on FC somewhere.

[slogen51]

Batch 6 ( 2 Aircraft) Retro 31/32 arrived 23/09/2022 at 19:00 via Burlington VT
20-5580 495FS
20-5582 495FS