The US Air Force calls it the “Frankenjet,” a stealth fighter stitched together from the parts of two F-35s wrecked in accidents that is now on duty and combat ready. “’Frankenjet’” is ...

The F-35A Lightning II, dubbed a “Frankenjet” and assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, returns to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on March 26, 2025. - Capt. Nathan Poblete/US Air Force ...

The United States Air Force, in a remarkable feat of engineering, has rebuilt F-35A figher jet, also known as 'Frankenjet' and was officially declared as mission capable by the F-35 Joint Programe ...