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    Cobra Gold 20: USS America (LHA 6) conducts F-35 Flight Operations [Image 3 of 5]

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    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is positioned on the flight deck of an amphibious assault ship, with its lift fan door open indicating STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) capability. The aircraft bears the number '07' and VMFA squadron markings, with a U.S. star-and-bar insignia visible on the fuselage. The scene appears to be at sea, with ocean horizon visible in the background under partly cloudy skies.

    GULF OF THAILAND

    02.29.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Vance Hand 

    USS America (LHA 6)   

    GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 29, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2020, Feb. 29, 2020. America Expeditionary Strike Group-31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is participating in Cobra Gold 20, the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific Region and an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.29.2020
    Date Posted: 03.01.2020 05:19
    Photo ID: 6120256
    VIRIN: 200229-N-ZS023-1036
    Resolution: 1384x923
    Size: 781.32 KB
    Location: GULF OF THAILAND
    Web Views: 103
    Downloads: 33

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    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35B, is positioned on the flight deck of a large amphibious assault ship, with a crane cable attached to the aircraft. A naval personnel member in a white helmet stands in the foreground observing the operation, while a yellow forklift and additional crew members are visible in the background. The image is backlit by a low sun positioned behind the ship's island superstructure, creating strong lens flare.
    Multiple F-35B stealth fighter jets are lined up on the flight deck of a US Navy amphibious assault ship. The aircraft bear markings from VMFA-121, a US Marine Corps fighter attack squadron. Deck crew personnel in flight deck gear are visible attending to the aircraft.
    A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is positioned on the flight deck of an amphibious assault ship, with its lift fan door open indicating STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) capability. The aircraft bears the number '07' and VMFA squadron markings, with a U.S. star-and-bar insignia visible on the fuselage. The scene appears to be at sea, with ocean horizon visible in the background under partly cloudy skies.
    A stealth fighter jet, consistent with an F-35 variant, is photographed on what appears to be a naval vessel flight deck or airfield during low-light/dusk conditions. The aircraft is stationary with landing gear deployed and navigation lights visible. Overcast skies and dim ambient lighting create a dark, dramatic atmosphere.
    A military jet aircraft is captured during a nighttime takeoff or short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) operation, with a visible red/orange exhaust plume from a lift fan or engine nozzle directed downward. The aircraft displays green navigation lights and appears to have its landing gear deployed. The extremely low-light conditions create a dramatic silhouette effect against a dark purple sky.

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