Take an Advanced Fighter Design, Add a Plasma Drive…

Start with an advanced fighter design:

http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_releases/f35_decides_it_may_need_use_conventional_takeoff_also

Now add a plasma drive:

http://www.scientificblogging.com/news_releases/nasa_signs_agreement_test_plasma_drive_international_space_station

Does this mean the *Thunderbird* is just on the horizon?