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Morning,
just a general question, does anyone have any information on the next batch of F-35B's for the RAF.
I believe there should originally be another 6 this year, so are they currently in production?
Any info appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

None reported as active at DFW so far.

https://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/ ... &%20RN/16/

Because of slowed production from Covid the schedule is behind I believe 2 more are due later this year which currently seems correct as no more have flown from the production line since the last delivery in February. Next year I believe we should get the full quota of 6 but like everything these days this could change substantially so unfortunately it’s a wait and see what happens I’m afraid

BK-28/ZM162 is now flying at Fort Worth. Photos online of it flying 29-7-22.

The next batch of F-35s are now flying ZM162/163/164 .

The official line is delivery before the end of the calendar year.

The next delivery provisioally set for this week has been put back to mid November ,according to latest info received.

A visit on the 12th October, I noted what looked very much like 029 in the Sun Sheds.
So has ZM163 been delivered? or have I incorrectly read it?

During my visit I read off ZM154/020, ZM160/026, ZM161/027
and codes 023, 024, 025,

You incorrectly read it, it's still at Fort Worth.

Thank you for the conformation

ZM135/BK001 was in the static at this weekends Edwards show. The RAF crew with it said that ZM135 and ZM136 will be replaced at Edwards with two new builds in 2023 straight from the factory and ZM135/136 will return to Marham late in 2023 after some mods to remove test equipment and a hardware upgrade.

The next 3 F-35B have been flying at Fort Worth for quite sometime now, are they still due for delivery this month or has this been delayed? Thanks.

Alf wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:36 pm

The next 3 F-35B have been flying at Fort Worth for quite sometime now, are they still due for delivery this month or has this been delayed? Thanks.

No one knows at this stage, delivery should've been last month. Doesn't seem to be much word on why it's delayed.

Starbuck wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:55 pm

Alf wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:36 pm

The next 3 F-35B have been flying at Fort Worth for quite sometime now, are they still due for delivery this month or has this been delayed? Thanks.

No one knows at this stage, delivery should've been last month. Doesn't seem to be much word on why it's delayed.

People do/will know, they just don’t want to or can’t say on a public forum.

Just keep an eye out for any voyagers going west Ascot 94xx etc

They normally position a couple of days ahead

Probably we cannot afford them!!

More jets than pilots at the moment?

That’s what they say. Apparently no shortage of trainee pilots , but the training system can’t cope !! Looking at using other overseas training courses .

slogen51 wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:21 pm

Just keep an eye out for any voyagers going west Ascot 94xx etc

They normally position a couple of days ahead

ASCOT9301 heading that way today.. maybe the start of the next 3x F-35B delivery finally this coming week.

Agreed. Ascot 9301 (ZZ336) is heading to Charleston from acars reports

Two nights kip so a very early start ( USA Eastern time) on Wednesday morning ?