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    F-35B phase II testing aboard USS Wasp [Image 4 of 11]

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    An F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in the process of vertical or short landing (VSTOL) approach onto the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The aircraft has its landing gear fully deployed and appears to be hovering or descending slowly toward the marked landing zone. The ocean is visible in the background, and the carrier deck shows standard aviation markings and safety netting along the edges.

    USS WASP, AT SEA

    08.14.2013

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    U.S. Navy           

    An F-35B Lightning II aircraft takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during the second at-sea F-35 developmental test event. The F-35B is the Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter and is undergoing testing aboard Wasp. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin by Todd R. McQueen/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.14.2013
    Date Posted: 08.16.2013 20:49
    Photo ID: 997498
    VIRIN: 130814-O-ZZ999-038
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 3.1 MB
    Location: USS WASP, AT SEA
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    A U.S. military F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is performing a vertical or short takeoff/landing (VSTOL) maneuver above the deck of an amphibious assault ship. The aircraft's lift fan door is open on top of the fuselage, characteristic of the F-35B variant's short takeoff and vertical landing capability. The landing gear is fully deployed and the aircraft is hovering just above the flight deck with open ocean visible in the background.
    An F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet is performing a short takeoff or vertical landing (STOVL) maneuver on what appears to be the flight deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The aircraft is marked with 'MARINES', 'VX-23', and 'STRIKE TEST' designations, indicating it is a test aircraft operated by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23. The landing gear is fully deployed and the lift fan cover is open, consistent with STOVL operations.
    An F-35B stealth fighter jet is performing a vertical or short takeoff/landing (VSTOL) maneuver above the flight deck of a naval amphibious assault ship. The aircraft's landing gear is deployed and massive jet exhaust wash is creating a large spray of mist and turbulence off the ship's deck edge. The scene takes place over open ocean under partly cloudy skies.
    An F-35B stealth fighter jet is captured in the process of vertical or short landing (VSTOL) approach onto the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The aircraft has its landing gear fully deployed and appears to be hovering or descending slowly toward the marked landing zone. The ocean is visible in the background, and the carrier deck shows standard aviation markings and safety netting along the edges.
    A night operations scene on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, featuring a stealth fighter jet illuminated by green lighting under a moonlit sky. A deck crew member in protective gear crouches near the aircraft, which has its canopy open and navigation/position lights active. The scene captures a pre-launch or post-landing inspection moment with dramatic moonlight reflecting off water in the background.
    Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft are visible on what appears to be an amphibious assault ship flight deck over open ocean. One aircraft is parked on the deck while another performs a short takeoff or vertical landing maneuver nearby. Ground crew members in colored jerseys are visible attending to the deck operations.
    An F-35B STOVL variant aircraft is chained down on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck, with a second F-35B visible in the background performing a vertical or short landing approach. The foreground aircraft displays multiple national flags on its fuselage and Lockheed Martin branding, indicating a multinational test or demonstration program. Ground crew personnel are visible on the flight deck attending to the aircraft.
    A stealth fighter jet, identifiable as an F-35B, is positioned on the flight deck of a large naval amphibious assault ship. Personnel in various colored flight deck jerseys are visible near the island superstructure, which features radar domes and communication equipment. The image is taken at low sun angle, creating strong silhouette and lens flare effects.
    An F-35B Lightning II stealth multirole fighter jet is performing a vertical or short takeoff/landing (VSTOL) maneuver above the deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The aircraft is manufactured by Lockheed Martin, as indicated by visible fuselage markings, and displays multiple national flags suggesting an international program. Landing gear is fully deployed and the lift fan door is open, consistent with STOVL operations.
    A fifth-generation stealth fighter jet is captured in a vertical or short takeoff/landing (VSTOL) maneuver above the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. The aircraft is photographed from a low frontal angle during what appears to be golden hour lighting conditions, with the ocean and horizon visible in the background. Landing gear is fully deployed, indicating an approach or hover phase.
    A military jet aircraft is captured in silhouette during a nighttime carrier landing approach, with landing gear deployed and afterburner/exhaust glow visible. The scene is dramatically lit by a bright full moon reflecting off the ocean surface, with the illuminated edge of an aircraft carrier flight deck visible in the foreground. Navigation lights in green are clearly visible on the aircraft.

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