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[monkeyssalad-blog]

F-35C 169425 A2A R-2508 10012026 [email protected] by Jeff S Via Flickr: First Timer Dash-2's first experience with a big-wing tanker. He did quite well, through the day. Gotta love professionals.

[monkeyssalad-blog]

F-35C 170103 A2A R-2508 10012026 [email protected] by Jeff S Via Flickr: The Black Cat! Squadron CO's jet, being flown over Southern California's 2508 Range Complex.

[amir2000photography]

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II slices the #Amsterdam sky with twin vapor lines. Royal Netherlands Air Force fly-past during #SAIL2025 stealth meets speed. #F35A #LightningII #RNLAF #AviationPhotography #JetPhotography #MilitaryAviation #Netherlands #CanonR5MarkII #AMIR2000NLPhotography

[monkeyssalad-blog]

F-35A 18-5356 PAFA 12082025 [email protected] by Jeff S Via Flickr: The Pull Leaving a trail of exhaust and heat, this Panther Driver is headed home.

[monkeyssalad-blog]

F-35A 18-5378 PAFA 11082025 [email protected] by Jeff S Via Flickr: Demon Divert Due to an In-Flight Emergency at Eielson AFB, 8 F-35s diverted to nearby Fairbanks Int't. After the runway was reopened and the jets fueled, all 8 jets departed in style.

[rhk111sblog]

Germany is now reportedly having second Thoughts about acquiring 35 F-35 Lightning II Stealth Fighter Aircraft because of the United States (US) controls over its Software that allows them to disable the entire Aircraft if they want to.

Joachim Schranzhofer, the Chief of Communications at the German Defense Company "Hensoldt AG" confirmed to the Magazine Publication "Bild" the existence of such a capability of the US over the F-35, and said that the Aircraft's Mission Planning System could be disabled by the US to keep the Aircraft from flying if they want to.

Quoting what he said, "The ‘Kill Switch’ in the F-35 is more than just a Rumor. But it’s much easier to use the Mission Planning System – then the Plane stays on the Ground."

MY NOTES: This ability to disable the Mission Planning System (US) by the US is already on top of the daily Code required from the US to operate the Aircraft, as was reported a couple of Years ago. I don’t think I was able to post about that before, I will try to one of these Days.

This is why it is important for any Fighter Aircraft Buyer to have access to see and change the Source Codes if needed. However, the US don’t allow that for most of their Customers. Sweden does, but they have their own Hang Ups also as shown when they denied the Sale of their JAS-39 Gripen Aircraft to the former Administration of Rodrigo Duterte.

Note that other European Combat Aircraft themselves likely have similar Restrictions and Controls also, and they also don’t allow access to their Aircraft’s Source Codes. So I find it a bit hypocritical for them to talk about it on the F-35, but not on their Aircraft also.

Here is the Link to the Article at the “SOFX” Website: https://www.sofx.com/europe-urged-to-reconsider-f-35-purchase-from-us-over-kill-switch-fears/

SOURCE: Europe Urged to Reconsider F-35 Purchase from US Over ‘Kill Switch’ Fears {Archived Link}

[jwhat-photo]

Showing old history and modern techniques, heritage flights are so cool A Heritage Flight with a TF-51 and F-35 at @wingsoversouthtexas Check out my new online store at https://jwhatphotography.com Custom prints are available. It will slowly be updated through time. Also check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jwhatphoto Camera: Nikon D5600 Lens: 200-500mm Settings: ISO 2000, 270mm, f/32, 1/320sec #KNQI #tamu #F35A #Lightningii #f35alightningii #f35 #F35lightning #tf51 #nikon #aviation #aviationphotography #generalaviation #nikonusa #nikonphotography #planelovers #airplane #planesofinstagram #instagramaviation #texas #eaa #faa #WOST #blueangels #blueangelsairshow #nationalgaurd #usnavy #naskingsville #navy (at NAS Kingsville) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3SraYpX2a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jwhat-photo]

Lightning II zapping around! F-35B Lightning II zooming around @wingsoversouthtexas air show! Check out my new online store at https://jwhatphotography.com Custom prints are available. It will slowly be updated through time. Also check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jwhatphoto Camera: Nikon D5600 Lens: 200-500mm Settings: ISO 2000, 220mm, f/32, 1/200sec #KNQI #tamu #F35A #Lightningii #f35alightningii #f35 #F35lightning #f35lightningii #nikon #aviation #aviationphotography #generalaviation #nikonusa #nikonphotography #planelovers #airplane #planesofinstagram #instagramaviation #texas #eaa #faa #WOST #blueangels #blueangelsairshow #nationalgaurd #usnavy #naskingsville #navy (at NAS Kingsville) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccnxt41r7nb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=