Israeli F-35I Adir makes first flight

Israeli Air Force Lockheed F-35I 901 makes it's first flight at Fort Worth on 26.07.16 (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Photo by Angel DelCueto)

The Lockheed F-35I "Adir" for the Israeli Air Force made it's first flight on July the 26th from Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
The aircraft wore serial 901 and is expected to arrive in Israel at Nevatim Air Base on December 12th of this year, alongside the second production aircraft.
A total of 33 aircraft are currently on order for the Israeli Air Force and a unit has already been established at Luke Air Force Base to train pilots and maintenance crews.

Israeli Air Force Lockheed F-35I 901 makes it's first flight at Fort Worth on 26.07.16 (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Photo by Angel DelCueto)

Israeli Air Force Lockheed F-35I 901 makes it's first flight at Fort Worth on 26.07.16 (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Photo by Angel DelCueto)