U.S. Marine Corps Pilots Maj Brian Kimmins and Capt Craig Turner prepares to launch an F-35B from HMS Queen Elizabeth 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. (Royal Navy Videography by POPhot Jay Allen)
Date Taken: | 08.20.2021 |
Date Posted: | 08.20.2021 20:59 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 810689 |
VIRIN: | 210821-M-M0891-1002 |
PIN: | 755853 |
Filename: | DOD_108524332 |
Length: | 00:03:00 |
Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
Downloads: | 335 |
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