Italy’s F-35As could be the first to make the transatlantic crossing

Italy plans to send two of its locally-assembled F-35As to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona early next year, this could be the first transatlantic crossing for the fighter.

Photo: F-35 Intergraded Test Force

In order to accomplish that, the Italian Air Force would likely depend on its KC-767 to provide refueling along the way.

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