UK ITF members train PWLS ship’s company in air-to-air missile ground handling operations [Image 1 of 2]

ATLANTIC OCEAN

10.27.2023

Photo by Michael Land 

F-35 Lightning II Pax River ITF   

U.K. weapons personnel from the Patuxent River F-35 Integrated Test Force (PAX ITF) train a weapons team from the HMS Prince of Wales (R09) aircraft carrier aboard the ship during developmental test phase 3 (DT-3) flight trials recently. The PAX ITF team was able to assess the ship’s suitability to prep and store the missile whilst also delivering handling training and capability briefs HMS PWLS is set to participate in a U.K. carrier strike group deployment in 2025 (CSG 25). Courtesy Photos by RAF Sqn. Ldr. Simon Stafford

• Date Taken: 10.27.2023
• Date Posted: 10.27.2023 11:15
• Photo ID: 8092410
• VIRIN: 231027-N-NT193-8034
• Resolution: 5152x3864
• Size: 4.48 MB
• Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN