staff said:
When will the F-35 be operational in the Navy?
Put it this way, when My Uncle joined the Marine Corps back in 87 he was told that people from his class would have the honor and distinction of flying the most advanced Assult Transport in the world.... the Osprey. Well he retires next year, so I guess maybe a couple of them might have by now.
But yeah, I wouldnt hold my breath if I was you. The first production model (*an airforce version) isnt even due for its first flight till later in the year.