"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
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http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007301
… because if we cannot build the STOVL aircraft, then we really cannot
proceed with the F-35 program.

So if the F-35A works, but the F-35B doesn't then the Air Force will buy
no JSFs?

The Air Force may not be able to afford the F35A if the F35B gets cancelled.