WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2021) F-35 test pilot U.S. Marine Maj. Brad Leeman prepares to launch for a night lighting evaluation flight in an F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) variant of the jet aboard Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550). The Air and Test Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 pilot is embarked with the F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) for sea trials on the Italian Navy flagship. Cavour is in phase one of its "Ready for Operations" campaign to certify its use of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Date Taken: | 03.07.2021 |
Date Posted: | 03.09.2021 09:10 |
Photo ID: | 6547657 |
VIRIN: | 210307-O-ZB537-148 |
Resolution: | 4800x2400 |
Size: | 6.55 MB |
Location: | US |
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