A Finn Flew an F-35 Fighter Jet for the First Time in Europe

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If plans do not change, the planes could be in Finland after five in the afternoon.

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A Finnish F-35 pilot made history in Norway on Thursday.

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The F-35A is intended to serve as the Air Force's main aircraft from the early 2030s until the 2060s.

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Finland's first F-35A fighters are scheduled to arrive in the country today, reports Lentoposi. The planes departed from Texas in the United States earlier this week and landed in the Azores archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, which belongs to Portugal. According to Lentoposi, the planned departure time from Lajes in the Azores is slightly before noon Finnish time, and the journey, including aerial refueling, is estimated to take about 5–6 hours.…

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A Finnish pilot has flown an F-35 aircraft in Europe for the first time. The flight took place in Norway. At the same time, Finland's first own F-35 is on its way across the Atlantic towards Rovaniemi.

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Despite being told it was impossible, five European countries are now working together to easily exchange aircraft, personnel, and other F-35 assets.