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COLOGNE, Germany \u2015 The first-ever exhibit of an F-35 fighter jet<\/a> at this week\u2019s Berlin Air Show could inject a new sense of competition for a key German military program that has already appeared to tip toward the European-made competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Air Force plans to present two specimens of its fifth-generation aircraft as a static display at the show, which starts Wednesday. The two planes arrived from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, on Sunday evening after what officials termed the aircraft\u2019s longest nonstop flight, at 11-plus hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manufacturer Lockheed Martin said the U.S. air service, as the weapons\u2019 owner, has the lead on the exhibit planning in Berlin. No F-35 flight demonstrations were planned as of Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Berlin Air Show represents a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its leadership in aerospace technologies while supporting various armament procurement competitions taking place throughout Europe,\u201d U.S. European Command said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\t