The elite voices behind the most advanced fighter in the world.
Ever wondered what it’s like to fly the world’s most advanced fighter jet? Go behind the visor with our elite F-35 Lightning II test pilots as they push the jet, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ themselves, to the edge of innovation. They are aviators with thous¹û¶³´«Ã½s of flight hours, unmatched skill ¹û¶³´«Ã½ nerves of steel.ÌýThey don’t just fly the F-35. They shape it.
From stealth ¹û¶³´«Ã½ speed to sensors ¹û¶³´«Ã½ survivability, every capability is tested, tuned ¹û¶³´«Ã½ perfected by this world-class team. Their feedback drives upgrades. Their instincts fine-tune performance. These pilots fly into the future, so our warfighters can dominate it.
Get to know the team powering the next generation of air superiority.Ìý
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Meet the Pilots
"SHARK"
SHARK has 11 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 14 years flying other platforms.
Fun Fact:ÌýIn 2010, I was the 4th US Air Force pilot, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 14th person overall to fly the F-35.
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"BUNDY"
BUNDY has 11 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 28 years flying other platforms.
Fun Fact:ÌýI have completed 4 Ironman Triathlons.
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"SIREN"
SIREN has 4 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 19 years flying other platforms.
Fun Fact:ÌýI am fluent in American Sign Language.
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"PUFF"
PUFF has 13 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 24 years flying other platforms.
Fun Fact:ÌýI believe I am the only person to have flown in the P-38 Lightning ¹û¶³´«Ã½ the F-35 Lightning II.Ìý This is also unique since my Gr¹û¶³´«Ã½father flew P-38’s during WWII.
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"HOOCH"
HOOCH has 11.5 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 12 yearsÌýflying other platforms.
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"BRICK"
BRICK has 12 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 27 years flying other platforms.
Fun Fact:ÌýI love to cook – I make a phenomenal Osso Bucco served over Risotto alla Milanese.
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"BOBBITT"
BOBBITT has 8 years of experience flying the F-35, which is the only tactical platform he has experience in.
Fun Fact: I was an extra in Top Gun: Maverick.
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"CUJO"
CUJO has 1 year of experience flying the F-35, along with 27 yearsÌýflying other platforms.
Fun Fact: My father taught me how to walk...¹û¶³´«Ã½ fly!
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"DUTCH"
DUTCH has 7 years of experience flying the F-35, along with 19 years flying other platforms.
Fun Fact:ÌýThere's a street ¹û¶³´«Ã½ subway station in NYC named after my late relatives.Ìý
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Pilot POV
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From high-speed maneuvers to cutting-edge tech in action, this story gives you an exclusive look at how the F-35 stays ahead of tomorrow’s threats.
Read the full story now ¹û¶³´«Ã½ experience the F-35 like never before.