On June 30th 2022 313 squadron welcomed their first 4 F-35's at their home base Volkel. Only a few days later the first operational local mission was flown with F-025 and this example, on TDY from Leeuwarden.
The last F-16 delivered to the RNLAF. Scheduled for retirement in the second half of 2022 meaning it will not be part of the last 2 years of Dutch Viper operations.
On June 30th 2022 313 squadron welcomed their first 4 F-35's at their home base Volkel. Only a few days later the first operational local mission was flown with F-023 and this very new example, seen here completing this historic mission.