The Marines are going to considerable lengths to ensure the F-35B arrives at the Farnborough air show. "They plan to use the northern route, launch 5 to ensure 3 make it, use 21 tankers - because of all the contingencies (not detailed), and their worries about the F-35B's ability to make it given its less than sparkling reliability record to date."
Well, that is probably close to normal for something this "important". "21 tankers" could include contingency tankers. I suspect there would also be transport aircraft carrying show-support people and gear using the same tankers.
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