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    First test bombs dropped from HMS Queen Elizabeth’s F-35 Lightning fighter jets [Image 1 of 10]

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    A military stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35B variant, is captured on what appears to be the deck of an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship. The aircraft has its lift fan door open on top of the fuselage, indicating a short takeoff or vertical landing (STOVL) configuration. Steam or exhaust vapor billows around the landing gear and underside of the aircraft.

    NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

    10.09.2018

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    F-35 Lightning II Pax River ITF   

    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth with the first Paveway II payload Oct. 9, 2018. The first bombs to be dropped from F-35B Lightning II fighter jets conducting trials onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth of the U.S. eastern seaboard occurred that day, with inert GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided precision bombs, marking another significant milestone in the carrier’s trials.
    Royal Navy photo

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    Date Taken: 10.09.2018
    Date Posted: 10.22.2018 16:35
    Photo ID: 4836872
    VIRIN: 181009-O-ZZ999-001
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 1.55 MB
    Location: NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
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    A military stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35B variant, is captured on what appears to be the deck of an aircraft carrier or amphibious assault ship. The aircraft has its lift fan door open on top of the fuselage, indicating a short takeoff or vertical landing (STOVL) configuration. Steam or exhaust vapor billows around the landing gear and underside of the aircraft.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35B, is captured during a short takeoff or landing on what appears to be an aircraft carrier deck. The lift fan door is open on top of the fuselage, characteristic of the F-35B STOVL variant. Steam or exhaust vapor billows dramatically around the aircraft, suggesting catapult steam or engine exhaust during the operation.
    A U.S. Marines F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is parked on what appears to be the deck of an amphibious assault ship. The aircraft bears the tail number '65' and the code 'QNLZ', with 'MARINES' visible on the fuselage. The jet is armed with visible ordnance mounted under the fuselage and is photographed against a clear blue sky.
    A front-facing view of an F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet captured during a short takeoff or vertical landing maneuver on a runway. The aircraft's landing gear is fully deployed and a lift fan door is open on top of the fuselage, characteristic of the F-35B STOVL variant. The image is taken from a low, head-on perspective, emphasizing the aircraft's imposing silhouette against a clear blue sky.
    The image shows flight deck operations aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, with an F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet visible in the background. In the foreground, a weapons cart carrying what appears to be air-to-air or air-to-ground munitions with red safety streamers is being managed by deck crew. Personnel wearing color-coded jerseys and helmets are conducting various flight deck duties under clear skies over open ocean.
    The image shows a naval flight deck, likely aboard an amphibious assault ship or aircraft carrier, with an F-35B stealth fighter jet in the background surrounded by deck crew in colored jerseys. In the foreground, multiple air-launched munitions — appearing to be guided bombs or missiles with red safety tags still attached — are staged on the deck. The scene is backlit by bright sunlight over open ocean, suggesting flight deck operations or weapons loading preparations.
    Four military personnel are working in what appears to be an aircraft hangar, with two individuals actively handling ordnance or a weapons system mounted on an aircraft. Two observers wearing red 'VX-23' sweatshirts watch the procedure, suggesting a training or evaluation context. The unit designation 'VX-23' refers to a U.S. Navy test and evaluation squadron.
    Two naval personnel in dark blue uniforms are working on what appears to be an air-launched weapon or munition in what looks like a ship's hangar bay. The individual on the left wears a patch identifying him as 'BARRAS' from '815 Naval Air Squadron.' A red 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' safety tag is visible on the munition being handled.
    Military personnel are gathered in what appears to be a naval vessel's hangar bay, working on a munition or ordnance item resting on a cart or dolly. Five individuals are present, with two in red jerseys (typically indicating ordnance handlers on US Navy vessels) and others in dark navy uniforms. The setting includes shipping containers along the right side and aircraft visible in the background.
    A technician in dark navy coveralls is closely inspecting or working on a gray torpedo or missile-like ordnance in what appears to be a ship's hangar or weapons bay. He is wearing glasses, a wristwatch, and has visible tattoos on his right arm. Several other personnel are visible in the background, one holding a clipboard or document.

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