First F-35 for Poland makes maiden flight

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The first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II for Poland completed its maiden flight on December 2 at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility in Texas. Aircraft 3502, flown by a company pilot, will undergo flight trials before joining 3501 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas for pilot training. Poland’s first pilot is expected to begin flying the F-35A in January 2025. Named “Husarz” by Poland’s Ministry of National Defence, the aircraft will feature low-visibility greyed-out checkerboard markings to preserve stealth capabilities. This marks a significant milestone in Poland’s modernization of its air force.

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