Jacksonville hopeful for F-35 mission
Posted on February 7, 2010 by Fighter Country
A series of public meetings are set to gather more input. The Air Force will begin a series of open houses Monday as it decides if its newest fighter jet should be based in Jacksonville – a choice that might be vital to the future of the local fighter wing. Over the next year, the military will look at the environmental impact of putting F-35 Lightning II aircraft at a number of bases, including the Air Guard Station near Jacksonville International Airport. That facility, which employs about 1,000 people, now serves as a base for F-15s, one of the aircraft…
