Well, here is a new jet that will inspire many young American children to become fighter pilots.  The F-35A Lightning II jet fighter is an awesome fighter that will serve the US Air Force in 2011, Navy (2016) and Marine Corps(2014) in the future.  Many European countries, Australia and Singapore will also purchase the F-35.  Hence, this puppy can fly on normal runways (Air Force), take off from any location without a runway (Marine Corps) and land on carriers (Marine Corps and Navy).

Two F-35s Thundering Together for the First Time - Gizmodo

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