Having noted the, probably justified, increasing cynicism about the eventual entry into service of the Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off vertical landing fighter, and remembering the UK military's tradition of giving UK names to US-procured aircraft (Martlet, Dakota, Washington, etc), might I offer the name of Skybolt II?
Alan Heywood Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
Source: Flight International
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Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
