The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force carried out phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. Test events included external stores, minimum performance short-takeoffs, shipborne rolling vertical landings and night operations. A third phase followed by operational testing is scheduled for 2019. Together the events will help the UK Ministry of Defence reach initial operating capability (maritime) in 2020.
Date Taken: | 11.18.2018 |
Date Posted: | 11.26.2018 12:05 |
Photo ID: | 4927581 |
VIRIN: | 181118-N-zb537-034 |
Resolution: | 3000x4800 |
Size: | 2.23 MB |
Location: | NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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