NIFARP / F35.nl

The official Twitter account for the Netherlands Industrial F-35 Aircraft Platform

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Fueling Economic Growth

#DYK the F-35 program contributes approximately $72 billion annually to the U.S. economy? The program supports over 1,650+ high-tech suppliers and 298,000 advanced manufacturing jobs.

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Thank you to the entire F-35 JPO team for your continued hard work, dedication, and the many accomplishments you continue to achieve!

#HappyThanksgiving 👪🦃

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

It’s go time! 💪

A @USMC F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 is refueled at the fuel pits at Ie Shima Okinawa, Japan 🇯🇵.

[NATO JFC Naples @JFC_Naples]

Headliner!!! ___5 Carrier Strike Groups in Europe___

The UK's HMS Queen Elizabeth and her 5th Generation Strike Fighters are one of 5 carriers operating in defence of the @NATO Alliance.

#strongerTogether #WeAreNATO

@HMSQNLZ @OC617Sqn @DefenceOps @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Lightning ⚡ Flash Fact:
The F-35A has a weapons payload of 18,000 lbs

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Answer ⬇️

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

True or False! Answer revealed at 3 p.m. CST.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Under Construction: The First Belgian F-35 🚧

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Fire. Power! 🔥

A @usairforce F-35A Lightning II assigned to @HAFB, Utah, takes off during Checkered Flag 🏁 23-1, an aerial exercise that fosters readiness and interoperability, at @TeamTyndall, #Florida.

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Air. Power. 💪

A @USMC F-35B Lightning⚡ II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a vertical landing at Ie Shima, Japan 🇯🇵.

[JuVi @SciteCito]

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[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

All gas, no breaks #FighterFriday

A @USMC #F35B refuels during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Indo-Pacific region.

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Magnificent! 🤩

A @usairforce F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 495th Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

On Oct. 24, 2000, the X-35A took flight for the first time. While the flight only lasted 30 minutes, the aircraft climbed to an altitude of 10,000 feet and accomplished a series of flight test requirements. #ThrowbackThursday

[F-35 Lightning II @thef35]

Now you see me, now you don’t ⚡

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Fall is in the air 🍃🍁🌿🍂

F-35A Lightning II takes off at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, #Vermont.

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Lightning ⚡ Flash Fact: 
October 24, 2000, was the X-35A's first flight, testing its air vehicle performance and handling characteristics. 

#BlastFromThePast

[Bertil van Geel @Bertil08361075]

Vandaag met C-LSK nog een dagje naar Luke. Gaat goed daar met onze F-35 opleidingen. De USAF is blij met ons daar en wij zijn blij dat we er kunnen trainen! 👍

[F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office @theF35JPO]

Lightning ⚡ Flash Fact:
The F-35B is a Short Takeoff & Vertical Landing (STOVL) Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet.

[Vliegbasis Leeuwarden @VlbLeeuwarden]

This week, @HQUSAFEAFAF 4th & 5th gen fighters integrated with @Kon_Luchtmacht F-35s to enhance allied force interoperability and readiness. First time F-22 Raptors operated from Dutch soil! Next week collaboration continues with @48FighterWing #F35s #WeAreNato #StrongerTogether