Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Poland’s Defense Minister Visits F-35 Facility Defense.gov June 12, 2019 | 0:35 Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak visited Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 10, 2019, to get acquainted with the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft. Blaszczak said Poland’s air force hopes to be operating the aircraft by 2026.