Topic: F-35B
Second Japan-based F-35B squadron is ready for combat
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command announced last week that a second Japan-based F-35B squadron declared full operational capability. According to a press release from Command, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron...
US Marines transitions from Harrier to F-35B
Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted a re-designation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, March...
US Marine Corps embarks F-35B aboard assault ship USS Tripoli for first time
The U.S. Marine Corps has for the first time operated its Lockheed Martin F-35B combat jet aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). According to a recent service...
U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35Bs trains with legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II
The U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B multirole, fifth-generation fighters jets arrived at Gowen Field, Boise in Idaho to train with legendary A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 124th Fighter...
Italian newest aircraft carrier officially ready to operate F-35B fighter
Just this week, the F-35 Joint Program Office has confirmed that it has delivered a flight clearance recommendation to the Italian Navy for the safe operation of...
F-35B stealth aircraft begin sea trials aboard Italian Navy aircraft carrier
The F-35 Joint Program Office has announced that two F-35B Lightning II stealth aircraft begin sea trials aboard Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550). Test pilots flew...
U.S. Marines show off expeditionary capabilities at San Clemente Island
U.S. Marine Corps highlights its expeditionary capabilities during training on San Clemente Island, the southernmost of the Channel Islands of California. According to a press release issued Monday...