Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
I still believe this program is on life-support, waiting for the plug to be pulled. Highly-touted as "the most expensive weapons program in history," and "The Last Manned Fighter," it has a huge policial lobby.
MCAS Beaufort, SC is still building the five new VTOL blast pads, hangar(s) and support buildings for the F-35. Gotta love politics and Government procurement rules - spend it while you got it.
When KNBC had the Harriers, I assume they also had blast pads. Are they gone, or won't support the F35? (one big fan vs 4?).