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^- [Narrator] The Paris Air Show is host to many aircraft

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^from countries ranging from Brazil to Russia

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and everywhere in between.

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But amidst all the displays, one aircraft in particular

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has been getting more attention than any other.

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(jet engine)

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The F-35 Lightning II.

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That's because it's the aircraft's

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first aerial demonstration at an international air show

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and the crews are very excited about it.

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- It's going to be great,

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I can't wait to see the crowd's reaction.

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^As they see something that historically the media

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^has reported that they can't do,

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they talk about it not being maneuverable

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and so the chance to see everyone see it firsthand and see

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what it's actually capable of, I'm excited for it.

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- [Narrator] This aircraft is a fierce addition

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to the Air Force's air to air combat capabilities

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and demonstrates assurance to every NATO ally

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present at the air show.

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- Having the F-35 at the Paris Air Show

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^is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the capabilities

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^of this airplane to the world.

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Having the airplane here reassures our European allies

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of our commitment to Europe and to NATO.

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- [Narrator] This may be the first time the crowd has seen

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the F-35 in action, but the Air Force plans

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to have more than 1,700 of these stealth fighters

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in its fleet.

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Staff Sargent Adam Harder, Paris Air Show, France.

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