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Third Marine Aircraft Wing's first F-35B taxis in Fri., Nov. 16, 2012 at approximately 1 p.m. on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma flightline. Piloted by F-35 pilot instructor Maj. A. C. Liberman, today's arrival highlights next week's official re-designation of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121, an F/A-18 Hornet Squadron, as the world's first operational F-35 squadron at MCAS Yuma. The F-35B accomplishes the multi-role, fifth-generation capabilities needed across the full spectrum of military operations to deter potential adversaries and protect our nation and its interests. Known as the F-35 Lightning II, the F-35B will eventually replace the Corps' aging legacy tactical fleet of AV-8B Harriers, F/A-18 Hornets and EA-6B Prowlers.
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 11.16.2012 18:47 |
| Photo ID: | 784515 |
| VIRIN: | 121116-M-5619W-003 |
| Resolution: | 1680x1200 |
| Size: | 1.24 MB |
| Location: | YUMA, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 651 |
| Downloads: | 94 |
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First Operational F-35 Squadron honored in historic ceremony
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