The F-35 Lightning II | Behind the Wings on PBS

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From its 5th generation design to its technological breakthroughs, the F-35 is a formidable machine. At Lockheed Martin's mile-long assembly line in Fort Worth Texas, F-35s are meticulously built. At the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, cadets learn how the F-35 fits into a modern combat environment. And at Miramar Naval Base in San Diego, CA, get an inside look at the training and daily life of the pilots who fly the F-35 operationally. It's time to go... Behind the Wings!

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[Wings_Museum]

Join Colorado's First Lady Fighter Pilot, Tracy LaTourette, for an up-close look at one of the most advanced military aircraft in the world.

[newman]

She's a natural host. Great episode.

[ronaldbell]

The Wright Brothers would be completely amazed at the great advances made in aviation since their humble flight at Kitty Hawk.

[ritigyasisomiscoadrandi]

It's amazing how organic the F-35s internal framework looks - hardly any straight lines. Honestly looks like they're assembling armored dragons...

[knowpassword]

“Silk Ride.” Never heard that expression before.. 🤔👍

[BwInNewJersey]

Was is in the Navy for 8 years including a Gator Navy tour. I still haven’t figured out why Marines are on Carriers.

[Enkarashaddam]

How ironic since I watched battle of the x-planes like over 15 years ago on PBS

[tinto]

All of my knowledge about the F-35 is from a pc game from 1997 called JSF.

[itchtravel]

It is reported that the F35 jet turbine will stall during high G manuever (9G).
True or False?

[itchtravel]

May we know what wars have the Americas won with the F35?

[vmpgsc]

It's amazing how organic the F-35s internal framework looks - hardly any straight lines. Honestly looks like they're assembling armored dragons...

[cphrpunk]

I’ll admit, I was a vocal critic of the F-35 but as I see how it’s employed, even I gotta admit, I’m a fan.

Imagine a pair of F-35’s backed by a couple dozen F-15EX’s with a few sticks of F-16’s running cover and a group of EA-18G Growlers paving the way. That’s a badass formation.

Now do that X 10… Multiple times.

[christophersnyder]

Ever since Battle of the X-Planes with the then, X-32, and X-35, on PBS I was hooked, and have two magazines dedicated towards the F-35, Lightning II.
Even though Parliament in my country, Canada, reneged on the JSF, I can still appreciate this beast from afar.
I hope everyone also have a great holiday, this upcoming winter.
Take care, and all the best.

[TheRealCFF]

Flowery language aside there is absolutely no content in this video worth differentiating from other pieces on the F-35

[bugtesties]

I know the technology is crazy advanced but when you hear the WWII numbers they were popping out planes tanks and ships in like minutes and hours. Love seeing the f-35 getting some love it’s so badass wish we had more f-22s though

[MrFantastic]

Did I just find my new favorite channel!? Shockingly surprised that the YT algorithm Gods got it right!

[guitar]

I know you guys are turbo american but you REALLY cant call the F35 the only 5th gen in production (J-20 exists)

[michaelpelzek]

It seems the pilots who fly this love it, but the real experts. The people in the comments tell me this is the worst plane ever.

[רחלאלמוג-פג]

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[BenBBauer]

They always interview the factory suits. Never the people building the product. Like I wanna hear what bob who builds the left wing has to say not what the boardroom bimbo who couldn’t use a wrench thinks