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A recent analysis from Modern Diplomacy argues that the U.S. F-35 fighter jet may not align with the Royal Canadian Air Force’s primary mission needs while suggesting it could be a more fitting choice for Canada’s naval aviation plans. The article highlights considerations about lifecycle costs, operational compatibility, and alternative fleet compositions that include mixed aircraft types tailored to different roles. The authors propose that other platforms could offer higher availability and c

22K views · 1K reactions | #BattleofMidwayMemories: During the Battle of Midway, Lieutenant Commander John S. "Jimmy" Thach led Fighting Squadron (VF) 3 against the best pilots of the Imperial Japanese Navy, a tactic he developed using matchsticks on his kitchen table put to use in the cockpits of F4F Wildcat fighters. | National Naval Aviation Museum | Facebook