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F-35 Steals the Show at Farnborough

At this year's international airshow in Farnborough, England, one of the stars proved to be the U.S. Johnny-come-lately fighter plane with its advanced engine, touted as the most powerful in the world. In spite of the steep price of over $100 million, Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jet is sought by many militaries around the world. VOA's George Putic reports.

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