The US Air Force has successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by merging two damaged jets, saving over $74 million.

Franken-bird”: The US Air Force has used sections from two damaged aircraft to restore an F-35 to combat-ready status.

The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced supersonic fighters of today, used by the U.S. Air Force and military ...

A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II of the United States Air Force crashed within the perimeter of Eielson Air Force Base, ...

Like the fictional Frankenstein's work, it took some creativity to transform the two damaged F-35 Lightning IIs into a single and operational fighter.

The pilot declared an emergency and ejected before the plane went down Tuesday afternoon, military officials said.

The F-35A Lightning II is the crown jewel of Australia’s Air Force - an aircraft that combines stealth, power, and ...

Combining major structures from separate F-35s to build a fully operational plane is an Air Force first. Both these damaged jets would've otherwise ended up as ...

An Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jet plunged to the ground and exploded after a pilot experienced an "in-flight ...

The U.S. Air Force now operates as many as fifty-four operational F-35A fifth-generation fighter jets at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, increasing the service’s attack range and firepower ...

An F-35 Lightning II crashed during a scheduled training event at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, causing a massive ...

Not all military aircraft are designed for combat or reconnaissance. There are plenty created to transport whatever needs ...