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    Largest 5th Generation Carrier Strike Group Takes Form. [Image 14 of 26]

    Largest 5th Generation Carrier Strike Group Takes Form.

    UNITED KINGDOM

    09.22.2020

    Photo by 1st Lt. Zachary Bodner 

    3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

    An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter flown by the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 "The Wake Island Avengers" after becoming the first USMC F-35 to land onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on 22 September, 2020, off the coast of the United Kingdom (UK). VMFA-211 joined the UK's 617 Squadron onboard the 65,000 ton carrier as she sailed for exercises with NATO allies in the North Sea, forming the largest 5th generation Carrier Air Wing in the world. “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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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 09.22.2020
    Date Posted: 09.23.2020 09:01
    Photo ID: 6358966
    VIRIN: 200922-M-MS099-241
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 530.79 KB
    Location: GB

    Web Views: 199
    Downloads: 80

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