U.S. Marine Corps Maj Brian Kimmins prepares to launch an F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth for a historic cross-deck operation with USS America in the Pacific Ocean on August 20, 2021. The operation highlighted the interoperability of the F-35B and the strategic importance of the joint integration between the United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group and the U.S. Navy Amphibious Ready Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit. This mission was the first time in modern history the United States has cross-decked aircraft for a mission utilizing a foreign aircraft carrier, demonstrating naval partnerships in action.
Date Taken: | 08.20.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.20.2021 20:55 |
Photo ID: | 6795071 |
VIRIN: | 210820-M-MS099-289 |
Resolution: | 3970x2904 |
Size: | 7.25 MB |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Web Views: | 573 |
Downloads: | 82 |
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