Budget cuts may cause F-35 fighter jet to lose its wings

Metro: U.S. Rep. Tim Scott experienced the advanced technology of the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet first-hand in an interactive flight simulator (Christina Elmore/Staff). Buy this photo

Metro: U.S. Rep. Tim Scott experienced the advanced technology of the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet first-hand in an interactive flight simulator (Christina Elmore/Staff). Buy this photo