By SHANZEH AHMAD | The Wisconsin State Journal | Published: April 17, 2021 (Tribune News Service) The Wisconsin Air National Guard s 115th Fighter Wing has awarded the first of many building contracts to a local construction company in anticipation of basing a squadron of F-35 fighter jets at Truax Field in Madison. J.H. Findorff & Son was awarded the contract for the $9 million project scheduled to begin in May and last roughly 18 months, Senior Airman Cameron Lewis said Friday. The project includes the demolition of a 4,646-square-foot space and the construction of a 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art F-35 flight simulator facility. Being able to fly in a virtual environment is a huge step towards the success of the F-35, Col. Bart Van Roo, commander of the 115th Fighter Wing, said.