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The F-35 “Frankenbird” fighter, formed from parts of two damaged aircraft

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F-35 “Franken-bird” fighter jet flies after being rebuilt from parts of two planes

The 388th Fighter Wing of the US Air Force (USAF) has achieved a remarkable feat, rebuilding an F-35A…

Ricardo Meier

February 5, 2025

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