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    F-35 testing aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) [Image 5 of 55]

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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35B variant, is captured hovering or approaching for a short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) over the bow of a large grey aircraft carrier at sea. The carrier's ski-jump ramp is visible at the bow, suggesting a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class or similar STOVL-capable vessel. The image is taken from a low angle alongside the ship's hull, providing a dramatic perspective against a clear blue sky and calm open ocean.

    NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

    10.06.2018

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    U.S. Navy           

    181006-N-N0101-241
    NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., launches from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08). (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the Royal Navy/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.06.2018
    Date Posted: 10.16.2018 00:37
    Photo ID: 4820860
    VIRIN: 181006-N-N0101-241
    Resolution: 3600x2623
    Size: 3.46 MB
    Location: NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35B, is positioned on a ski-jump ramp of an aircraft carrier, appearing to be in the process of launching. A flight deck crew member in white coveralls, yellow helmet, and high-visibility vest stands in the foreground observing the operation. Heat haze distortion from the aircraft's engine is clearly visible, creating a shimmering effect around the jet.
    The image shows the island superstructure of a Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier, identifiable by its distinctive angular, stealth-shaped design and dual-island configuration. A fixed-wing jet aircraft (likely an F-35B) is visible in flight in the upper right, and a helicopter is visible to the left of the island. Deck crew in high-visibility vests are present on the flight deck below.
    The image shows flight deck operations aboard what appears to be a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier. An F-35B Lightning II fighter jet is on approach for a vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL), while at least two helicopters (appearing to be Merlin or Wildcat type) are also visible on or near the deck. Flight deck crew in colored safety vests and helmets are positioned across the deck monitoring operations.
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    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35B variant, is captured hovering or approaching for a short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) over the bow of a large grey aircraft carrier at sea. The carrier's ski-jump ramp is visible at the bow, suggesting a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class or similar STOVL-capable vessel. The image is taken from a low angle alongside the ship's hull, providing a dramatic perspective against a clear blue sky and calm open ocean.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 Lightning II, is photographed from below during a high-performance maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft appears to be in afterburner, with the engine nozzle glowing orange and visible exhaust/vapor trails. The underside of the aircraft is fully visible, showing its distinctive delta-wing and tail configuration.
    The image shows the flight deck of a Royal Navy aircraft carrier marked 'R08', identifiable as HMS Queen Elizabeth, with an F-35B Lightning II jet aircraft on approach for a vertical/short landing. A second island superstructure is visible in the background, consistent with the Queen Elizabeth-class dual-island design. The scene is backlit by a bright sun over open ocean, creating strong silhouette effects.
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    An F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in flight with landing gear deployed, hovering or approaching for a vertical/short landing (VSTOL) near the bow of what appears to be a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier. The aircraft is positioned just above and slightly forward of the carrier's flight deck edge. The image was taken in calm, overcast conditions over open ocean.
    An F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured airborne just beyond the ski-jump ramp of what appears to be a Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier at sea. The aircraft has its landing gear deployed, suggesting it is either in a short takeoff roll-off or preparing for a vertical/short landing (STOVL operation). The image is taken from the ship's island superstructure looking outward over open ocean.
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