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    Warlords sharpen skills

    BEAUFORT, SC, UNITED STATES

    07.27.2016

    Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy 

    Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

    Marines inspect an F-35B Lightning II on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 27. The Marines are maintainer preparing the jet to take off and conduct familiarization training. It is essential that pilots sustain their skills in the sky to maintain mission readiness. During familiarization training a pilot flies alongside an instructor who will test him on various capabilities of the jet. The F-35B is a 5th generation fighter being adopted by militaries all over the world and is the newest addition to the Marine Corps Air arsenal. Maintainers need to ensure that every part of the jet operational. The Marine is with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501.

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    Date Taken: 07.27.2016
    Date Posted: 07.29.2016 10:20
    Photo ID: 2754704
    VIRIN: 160727-M-BL734-294
    Resolution: 5298x3532
    Size: 1.13 MB
    Location: BEAUFORT, SC, US

    Web Views: 19
    Downloads: 8

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