PHILIPPINE SEA (April 4, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during low-light flight operations. The purpose of flight operations is to ensure all equipment is operating correctly and give pilots an opportunity to hone their skills. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger)
Date Taken: | 04.04.2020 |
Date Posted: | 04.05.2020 22:51 |
Photo ID: | 6162664 |
VIRIN: | 200404-M-KL008-3006 |
Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
Size: | 21.85 MB |
Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
Web Views: | 43 |
Downloads: | 15 |
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