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April 1, 2013 Lockheed F-35B line number BK-03 made its first flight. This is the third of 48 F-35Bs requested by Britain and was given serial ZM-137. The serial numbers assigned to the F-35B Lightning II are the same issued to the Lightning F.1 in 1959 and 1960. After initial flight tests for Lockheed and all involved parties BK-03 will transfer to Eglin AFB, Florida for pilot and maintenance training. After Florida the aircraft and personnel will go to Edwards AFB, California for Initial Operational Test and Evaluation.