On November 26, an Italian F-35A and F-35B of the 13° Gruppo (Flight Group) of the 32° Stormo (Wing) of Amendola flew with internal and external inert load for the first time. This configuration is often called "Beast Mode" and is a striking visual when viewing the aircraft in flight. The Italian Air Force makes it a priority to continue its training of pilots, maintainers and support personnel, even in this configuration, to refine their use of the F-35A/B's impressive capabilities. (Read more...)