MCAS Beaufort Aims to be a JSF Training Base

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local_news/story/6636864p-5912805c.html

According to the Beaufort Gazette, Beaufort officials are working to base an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program at MCAS Beaufort. If Beaufort is named a training base, that could mean that JSF's would be based there before the official 2013 roll out date.

The article stresses that MCAS Beaufort's proximity to area ranges and the off shore tactical system make it an excellent location for training. Townsend Range (228.400) and the TACTS Range offshore (301.000, 350.000, and more) are part of the training areas referred to.

Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net