Top Polish military pilots arrive in the US to begin the in-air F-35 training

The F-35 Lightning II multi-role military jet is a world-leading machine in its class. In 2020, Poland ordered 32 "localised" versions of these aircraft from the US manufacturer Lockheed-Martin - symbolically receiving the first of them this August.

"Husarz" - the Polish version of Lockheed-Martin's F-35 Lightning II

Radek Pietruszka / PAP

The premiere Polish fifth generation fighter jet stayed in the US, though - where the top Polish military pilots have just arrived - to complete their training, soon beginning the in-air training.

Here comes the cavalry. 🐎

Introducing Poland’s first F-35A “Husarz”, honoring the legendary Winged Hussars cavalry. pic.twitter.com/20vQEa7Whr

— Lockheed Martin (@LockheedMartin) August 28, 2024

Radio Poland's Marcin Matuszewski has the details in his audio report - available in our player (red button above and on the left).

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