1/200 Belgian Air Component Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 312th Fighter Squadron Luke Air Base FL002Like other European air forces, the Belgian Air Component is also replacing its F 16 fighters with the F 35A stealth multi role combat aircraft. 34 aircraft are currently on order and will be deployed with the 10th Wing in Kleine Brogel and the 2nd Wing in Florennes, replacing all remaining F 16s by 2027. However, the first four F 35s, including this FL 002 registered Lightning, will remain in the USA as part of the 312th Squadron, a conversion unit