The first aircraft landed just after 21:15 pm, more than an hour later than previously thought. The second aircraft landed at 21:30.
The airbase this is the first in Europe. It is the first time that the JSF (or F35) to see outside the United States.
Defence Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert was present on the basis of the arrival. At 19:00 she flew to meet the JSF with a transport plane. Above Scotland they called the pilots welcome in Dutch airspace.
Spotters
Early in the evening there were a hundred cars parked plane spotters at a designated pasture. Many of the spotters had stairs and cameras along.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said a good atmosphere prior to landing. “It’s pretty crowded and the spotters seem thrilled It is of course the first time they will see the JSF.” He told NU.nl
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test Flights
the fighter carries coming weeks test flights in the vicinity of the air bases in Leeuwarden and Volkel in order to experience the sound. There are concerns among local residents that the F-35 makes more noise than the F-16.
is also being demonstrated. A handful of people protest movement ‘Not in my name’ shows with banners you do not agree with the 4.5 billion euros that Netherlands has set aside for the purchase of the JSF. ” The Flying Fyra is the replacement for the F-16, which the Netherlands throws at this time bombs on Syria ”, stands in a statement. The club fights against the bombing and the power of the arms industry
The JSF is also seen during Air Force Day on June 10 and 11
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First JSF landed on Dutch soil
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