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F-35 pilot training begins at Luke

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class before the start of class May 5 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Upon completion of training the students will assume
May 4 marked another historic day the aircraft are and how to communi- the role of instructor to teach future classes of F-35 students.

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the F-35 but to also become instructors

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