Model Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II - RAF Musuem, Hendon, London, UK - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The RAF Museum is open daily from 10am to 6pm with admission being free. Car parking is available but there is a charge. The nearest underground station is Colindale about a 10-15 minute walk away or a number 303 bus passes both the tube station and museum. The co-ordinates posted are for the entrance to the "Milestones of Flight" hall/exhibition entrance.

The museum's website tells us about this aircraft that is also referred to as the Joint Strike Fighter 1 (JSF-1):

The Joint Strike Fighter, which is being built by Lockheed Martin as the F35 Lightning II, will be known in UK service as the Joint Combat Aircraft (JCA). Although Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor, the UK is a Level 1 partner with the US and a number of British companies, including BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce, will have extensive involvement in building and developing the aircraft.

The UK version - the F-35C, a developed version of the F-35A seen here - will be a stealthy, multi-role, all-weather, day & night, fighter/attack air system aircraft that can operate from land bases and both current and the next generation of aircraft carriers, two of which (Queen Elizabeth Class) are now under construction for the Royal Navy. When the JCA enters service, it will be able to conduct deep strike missions, against a variety of targets.

JSF will support friendly ground forces with close air support, long-range interdiction, anti-surface warfare and tactical reconnaissance.

A history of this model can be seen here.

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Tail Number: (S/N): Model Construction:: clone Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): RAF Musuem, Hendon, London inside / outside: inside Access restrictions: See the detailed description. Other Information:: Not listed

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