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    Largest 5th Generation Carrier Strike Group Takes Form. [Image 21 of 26]

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    Two U.S. Marine Corps personnel from VMFA-211 (one designated 'Mx Chief' and one 'QAC') observe an F-35B aircraft on what appears to be a flight deck or airfield tarmac. Both personnel are wearing flight deck helmets with unit insignia and white safety vests. A third individual in a yellow safety vest labeled 'LA BALMER' is visible on the right side of the frame.

    UNITED KINGDOM

    09.22.2020

    Photo by 1st Lt. Zachary Bodner 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, "The Wake Island Avengers" supervise flight deck operations as an F-35B Lightning II lands onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. VMFA-211 joined the UK’s 617 Squadron “The Dambusters” onboard the 65,000 ton carrier as she sailed for exercises with NATO allies in the North Sea. This month’s overarching UK-led Group Exercise will see VMFA-211, 617 Squadron and HMS Queen Elizabeth joined by six Royal Navy destroyers, frigates and auxiliaries, ready to fight in any clime or place. “The Wake Island Avengers” are proud to represent the United States Marine Corps and United States of America while they serve as part of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group.

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    Date Taken: 09.22.2020
    Date Posted: 09.23.2020 09:02
    Photo ID: 6358962
    VIRIN: 200922-M-MS099-752
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 242.23 KB
    Location: GB
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    Downloads: 65

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