150518-N-BQ308-16 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 18, 2015) F-35 Bravo Lighting II stand ready on the deck of amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) for day two of first phase operational testing (OT-1). Wasp, embarked with VMFA-121 and VMFAT-501 is underway conducting the OT-1, which will evaluate the full spectrum of F-35B measures of suitability and effectiveness to the maximum extent possible. Specifically, the ship trial will assess the integration of the F-35B while operating across a wide array of flight and deck operations, maintenance operations and logistical supply chain support in an at-sea environment. Data and lessons learned will lay the groundwork for F-35B deployments aboard U.S. Navy amphibious carriers following the Marine Corps’ F-35B initial operating capability (IOC) declaration in July 2015. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Willam Tonacchio/Released)
Date Taken: | 05.19.2015 |
Date Posted: | 05.20.2015 05:54 |
Photo ID: | 1944014 |
VIRIN: | 150518-N-BQ308-016 |
Resolution: | 4288x2848 |
Size: | 1.17 MB |
Location: | USS WASP (LHD 1), ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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