Fire took place July 23 at Eglin Air Force Base . `` Additional inspections of F-35 engines have been ordered , and return to flight will be determined based on inspection results and analysis of engineering data , '' Kirby said . The Joint Strike Command is available for engine inspections . The F-35 program has been beset by delays and cost overruns over the years .
Fire took place July 23 at Eglin Air Force Base . The Joint Strike Command is available for engine inspections . The F-35 program has been beset by delays and cost overruns over the years .