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    F-35B Lighting II training flights [Image 8 of 10]

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    A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in a low-speed hover or short landing approach with its landing gear fully deployed. The lift fan door is open on top of the fuselage and the downward-facing lift fan nozzle is visible beneath the aircraft, confirming STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) mode operation. The aircraft bears the tail code 'VK' and number '08', consistent with a U.S. Marine Corps squadron marking.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    02.02.2017

    Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, conducts a vertical landing at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 2, 2017. VMFA-121 is permanently stationed at MCAS Iwakuni and belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The F-35B Lightning II is a fifth-generation fighter, which is the world’s first operational supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft. The F-35B brings strategic agility, operational flexibility and tactical supremacy to III MEF with a mission radius greater than that of the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier II in support of the U.S. – Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

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    Date Taken: 02.02.2017
    Date Posted: 02.02.2017 23:34
    Photo ID: 3140239
    VIRIN: 170202-M-RP664-0229
    Resolution: 4635x3090
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    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    A U.S. Marines F-35B stealth fighter jet assigned to VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121) is taxiing on a runway. The aircraft bears the tail code 'VK' and modex number '04', along with a chess knight insignia on the tail fin. The setting appears to be a military airfield with dry grass surrounding the taxiway.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is taxiing on an airfield tarmac. The aircraft belongs to VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121), identifiable by markings on the fuselage, and bears tail code 'VK' with the number 10. A pilot is visible in the cockpit, and a maintenance hangar structure is visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B stealth fighter jet assigned to VMFA-121 is captured during takeoff or landing at a coastal airfield. The aircraft bears the 'MARINES' designation on its fuselage and the unit marking 'VMFA-121' with tail number 10. A body of water is visible in the background, suggesting a coastal or island base location.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in low-altitude flight over a body of water with mountainous terrain visible in the background. The aircraft belongs to VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121), identifiable by markings on the fuselage. The image was taken in what appears to be a coastal or island environment under hazy atmospheric conditions.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft belongs to VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121) and bears the modex number '04'. The image shows the aircraft in a slight bank, revealing its distinctive stealth geometry and low-observable design features.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in flight with landing gear fully deployed, indicating an approach or short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) configuration. The aircraft bears the markings of VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121), known as the 'Green Knights.' The lift fan door on top of the fuselage is open, consistent with the F-35B's vertical lift system being engaged.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is photographed from below in flight with landing gear deployed and the lift fan door open, indicating a short takeoff or vertical landing (STOVL) maneuver. The aircraft displays 'MARINES' markings and tail code 'K' with number '08' visible. The image captures the aircraft's underside in detail against a blue sky with light cloud cover.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is captured in a low-speed hover or short landing approach with its landing gear fully deployed. The lift fan door is open on top of the fuselage and the downward-facing lift fan nozzle is visible beneath the aircraft, confirming STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) mode operation. The aircraft bears the tail code 'VK' and number '08', consistent with a U.S. Marine Corps squadron marking.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B stealth fighter jet assigned to VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121) is taxiing on a runway apron. The aircraft bears tail code 'VK' and modex number '08', with the squadron's Green Knights insignia visible on the tail. The background features mountainous terrain and base infrastructure consistent with a military airfield in East Asia.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B stealth fighter jet assigned to VMFA-121 (Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121) is taxiing on a runway apron. The aircraft bears the tail code 'VK' and aircraft number '10', with 'MARINES' and 'VMFA-121' markings clearly visible on the fuselage. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely in Japan based on the surrounding terrain and infrastructure.

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