The United States Air Force is currently reviewing a list of air force bases at which it may house the newest figher plane, the F-35.
While bringing the F-35 to any base promises huge positive econimic impact, neighbors have a more pressing concern. Noise. Lots of noise.
Despite the fact that some really appreciate the sound of a figher aircraft, the Air Force does recognize that the F-35 is 12 times noisier than the currently used A-10. Some claim we shoudn’t complain about the noise made by aircraft used to protect our freedoms while others beleive in their rights to live in a pleasant environment.
It’s not fair to label those who are concerned about noise unpatriotic. Noise levels, when ridiculously high, can have a huge impact on the health and well being of any individual.
So will the US Air Force offer soundproofing alternatives to those around the bases they choose? Only time will tell.