F35

Boston Globe Questions Leahy Influence Over F-35

Pat Bradley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:30:00 +0000

An article in the Boston Globe this weekend implied that Vermont’s senior U.S. Senator used his influence to manipulate the base selection process for the Air Force’s new fighter jet. Those against basing the F35 at the South Burlington National Guard Base are pleased, but supporters say the article lacks credibility.

Shumlin Plans Trips to Florida and Italy

Pat Bradley — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:10:00 +0000

Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin says he'll travel to Florida next week to listen to the F-35 fighter jet and then go to Italy to give a speech and take some vacation time.

The governor says he heard during this year's campaign from some voters concerned that if the Air Force goes ahead with plans to base F-35s at the Burlington Airport, noise from the planes will plague surrounding residential areas.

F35 Property Value Report Issued as Opponents Protest Democratic Leaders’ Support

Pat Bradley — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:00:00 +0000

A new report from a group that supports siting a new fighter jet at the Burlington International Airport says property values will not be hurt by the increased noise. The report is out at the same time opponents of the aircraft plan to protest a political fundraiser.