The Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 recently achieved the crucial certification. VFA-86, the third squadron of the U.S. Navy to be equipped with the F-35C Lightning II aircraft, achieved the Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC), according to a public statement released on Oct. 22, 2024. The SFFOC is a certification awarded to squadrons that […]
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