Germany's First F-35s Arrive in Arkansas for Pilot Training
Germany's first F-35 aircraft reached Ebbing Air National Guard Base on October 6, 2026, to begin pilot training led by the 85th Fighter Group.
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Germany’s first F-35 aircraft arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas on October 6, 2026, to begin German pilot training. The 85th Fighter Group is leading the training.
Key details
- The aircraft arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas.
- The 85th Fighter Group is leading German pilot training.
- Germany’s first F-35 aircraft arrived on October 6, 2026.
Germany’s first F-35 aircraft arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base on October 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The training gives German pilots an opportunity to prepare for operating the F-35. Ebbing Air National Guard Base is hosting the training program.
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