VMFA-251 Receives First F-35C, Begins New Era for Marine Corps Aviation

VMFA-251 Receives First F-35C, Begins New Era for Marine Corps Aviation

VMFA-251, part of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, received its first F-35C jet at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. The F-35C, a fifth-generation aircraft with stealth and extended combat range, is strengthening the Marine Corps aviation fleet. The Thunderbolts squadron is ready to return to service with the advanced fighter, marking a significant transition from legacy aircraft.

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