Since when is USAF getting the VTO version? I was under the impression that
those were strictly USMC... ??

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Jason
"Dweezil Dwarftosser" wrote in message
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Henry J Cobb wrote:

USAF to Purchase Marines' Vertical-Lift Fighter

I would imagine that the USAF's only reason for purchase
of VTO F-35s would be forward-basing of them close to
the battle area, where in-flight refueling needs are
considerably lessened.