The F-35 Lightning II is designed to replace aging fighter inventories including U.S. Air Force A-10s and F-16s, U.S. Navy F/A-18s, U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers and F/A-18s, and U.K. Harrier GR.7s and Sea Harriers. With stealth and a host of next-generation technologies, the F-35 will be far and away the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter. Luke AFB has been selected as one of 8 bases to train pilots in the F-35 Aircraft.
The F-35A Lightning II program took another step toward initial operational capability on March 16, 2016 when two aircraft assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron successfully employed four laser-guided bombs on the Barry M. Goldwater Range.
These caches are located on "Arizona State Trust Land" and as such a valid recreation use permit is required. Individual or family recreation permits can be obtained from the land department in person at 1616 W. Adams or by mail. To download the Use Permit form, visit their web site at www.azland.gov. For more information call 602-542-4631.
All roads can be driven with a 2 wheel drive vehicle, however high clearance is needed.
Coordinates for the actual cache is 33 50.936’N 112 13.272’W