F35s shown off at Lemoore Naval Air Station

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015
F35s shown off at Lemoore Naval Air Station
F35s shown off at Lemoore Naval Air StationThe new generation strike fighters are making their first visit to Lemoore Naval Air Station.

LEMOORE, Calif. (KFSN) -- The new generation strike fighters are making their first visit to Lemoore Naval Air Station. The F-35s flew from Eglin Air Force Base in Florida for the week. They're giving pilots and Navy personnel a chance to check out the new fighters before they're officially stationed at LNAS. The base will be home to around 100 jets starting in 2016 or early 2017.

The F-35s feature the latest in military technology. Lockheed Martin set up a simulator at Lemoore Naval Air Station to show people what it's like to be in the pilot's seat.

The planes will be at the base until April 16.

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