161030-N-VR008-0169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two
161030-N-VR008-0169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant... More
Award Binder Instert for USS America
Overall view of USS America with loaded deck of F-35Bs, MV-22s, MH-60S, AH-1Z and UH-1Y
170516-N-ZQ712-0129 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors
170516-N-ZQ712-0129 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 16, 2017) Sailors assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct small boat operations off the coast of San Diego. America ARG ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth with the first Paveway II payload Oct. 9, 2018. The first bombs to be dropped... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert and Royal Air
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert and Royal Air Force Sq. Ldr. Andy Edgell, both F-35 Pax River ITF test pilots, conduct ski jumps and field carrier landing practices with F-35Bs on Aug. 27, 2018, at NAS P... More
Royal Navy Cmdr. Nathan Gray, test pilot with the F-35
Royal Navy Cmdr. Nathan Gray, test pilot with the F-35 Integrated Test Force at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, lands his F-35B Lightning II jet onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. Courtesy photo by Royal Navy
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
170605-N-ZQ712-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) The
170605-N-ZQ712-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a straits transit while simulating small craft hostile engagement. America is currently underwa... More
Lance Cpl. Scotty Shields and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Holbrook,
Lance Cpl. Scotty Shields and Gunnery Sgt. Jeremy Holbrook, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, the youngest and oldest Marines, 21 and 38 years respectively, carry out the ceremonial cake cutting for the... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35 test pilot Dan Levin, F-35 Pax River Integrated
F-35 test pilot Dan Levin, F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, flies an Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System (Auto-GCAS) test flight in an F-35C on a low level through West Virginia, June 17, 2019. Flying t... More
161030-N-YT019-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An
161030-N-YT019-0032 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is taxied on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) var... More
170509-N-ZQ712-0100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation
170509-N-ZQ712-0100 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Paul Clark, a San Antonio native, accounts for chains during flight operations of the flight deck of the amphibious as... More
170511-N-GC965-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) Sailors
170511-N-GC965-0083 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) Sailors assigned to the deck department of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) man fueling station number seven during a replenishment-at-sea with th... More
Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan (right) shakes hands with Vice
Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan (right) shakes hands with Vice Adm. Mat Winter during a change of command ceremony May 25, 2017, at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer, Arlington, Virginia. Vice Adm. Winter assumed responsibil... More
Royal Navy Cmdr. Nathan Gray in his F35B following
Royal Navy Cmdr. Nathan Gray in his F35B following the first deck landing aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. Gray and Royal Air Force Sq. Ldr. Andy Edgell, both test pilots at the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval A... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, takes off from HMS Queen Elizabeth with the first Paveway II payload Oct. 9, 2018. The first bombs to be dropped... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland are secured to the flight deck of... More
161029-N-AC237-0053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) An
161029-N-AC237-0053 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is taxied on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) var... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
F-35B Lightning II completes a Vertical Landing during DT-II aboard US...
13P00405_22 – Aircraft BF-01 from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 completed a Vertical Landing (VL) aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) on Au... More
170513-N-ZQ712-0085 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation
170513-N-ZQ712-0085 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lyndsi Hawkins, a native of Fulton, Missouri and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Peter Wallace, a native of W... More
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Aircraft launch and recovery
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Aircraft launch and recovery personnel from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) prepare for the catapult launch of aircraft 73/CF-03, piloted by Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles. Pax Rive... More
151002-D-AM182-460 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) -
151002-D-AM182-460 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter from the Pax River Integrated Test Force conducts its first arrested landing aboard the aircraft car... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Two Aircraft Maintenance
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Two Aircraft Maintenance Officers use hand signals to direct an F-35B Lightning II aircraft forward on the flight deck in preparation for launching off the amphibious assault ship... More
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has deployed to the U.S. to land fast jets on deck for the first time in eight years. In late September, the 65,000-tonne British aircraft carrier embarked two ... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Cmdr. Tony "Brick" Wilson
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Cmdr. Tony "Brick" Wilson prepares to launch an F-35C Lightning II from the deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second developmental test (DT-II) phase of the next... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
An F-35 Lightning II Carrier Variant (CV) piloted by
An F-35 Lightning II Carrier Variant (CV) piloted by U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert "Champ" Guyette II, a test pilot from the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and... More
The final SDD Test flight CF-2 Flt 596 was piloted
The final SDD Test flight CF-2 Flt 596 was piloted by BAE Test pilot Peter Wilson, April 11, 2018, from the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force. The F-35C completed a mission to collect loads data while carryi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Royal Air Force Squadron
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andrew “Gary” Edgell, U.K. test pilot meticulously inspects his F-35B Lightning II aircraft during preflight. On the F-35B’s developmental test pha... More
US Marines from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX)
US Marines from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 supporting first of class flight trials (fixed wing) celebrated the Corps 243rd birthday with British service members aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth, Nov. 10, 2018.
161028-N-AC237-0347 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-AC237-0347 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft launches for the first time off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/verti... More
160205-O-ZZ999-923 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-923 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) A member of the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) stands at the ready as Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) aircraft AL-1 — the first F-35 Ligh... More
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has deployed to the U.S. to land fast jets on deck for the first time in eight years. In late September, the 65,000-tonne British aircraft carrier embarked two ... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force tests aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) from British Queen Elizabeth Class carriers... More
160205-O-ZZ999-941 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-941 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) Italian F-35 Lightning II pilot, Major Gian Marco D., is congratulated for making aviation history by piloting an Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare... More
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray, test pilot with the
Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, continues First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) developmental test flights aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on Oct. 3, 2018.
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35B Lightning II STOVL aircraft completes icing cloud testing at the...
15P000037_28 - In March, 2015, an F-35B Lightning II short take-off/vertical-landing (STOVL) variant completed climatic testing at the 96th Test Wing's McKinley Climatic Laboratory (MCL) at Eglin Air Force Base... More
F-35B Lightning II Completes First Land-based Ski Jump Launch
The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducted the first-ever ski jump of an F-35B Lightning II short take-off/vertical-landing (STOVL) variant Jun... More
170605-N-NJ416-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) Sailors
170605-N-NJ416-0014 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 5, 2017) Sailors assigned to the security division aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participate in an anti-terrorism force protection drill. America... More
170605-N-UK248-0111 (June 5, 2017) Seaman Lea Sabino
170605-N-UK248-0111 (June 5, 2017) Seaman Lea Sabino (right), a native of the Philippines, and Seaman Christina Cook, a native of Cornwallville, New York, both assigned to deck department aboard the amphibious ... More
Peter "Wizzer" Wilson, BAE test pilot at the F-35 Pax
Peter "Wizzer" Wilson, BAE test pilot at the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, performs a ski jump Aug. 15, 2018, at NAS Patuxent River with an F-35B test jet as part of the workups to prepare for First of ... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) Cmdr. Tony “Brick” Wilson
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) Cmdr. Tony “Brick” Wilson conducts F-35C Lightning II flight test operations aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Data from test events designed to gradually expand the aircra... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, continues FOCFT(FW) developmental test flights aboard HMS Qu... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson”
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during the seco... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
Navy Rear Adm. Mathias Winter, the Deputy Program Executive
Navy Rear Adm. Mathias Winter, the Deputy Program Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office was promoted to Vice Admiral on May 24, 2017. Winter later assumed responsibility as the Progra... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots, U.S.
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots, U.S. Marine Corps Michael Lippert and Royal Navy Nathan Gray, continue First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) developmental test flights with BF-4 and BF-5, ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Ricardo Orantes, a native of Cocoa, Florida, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), refuels a forklift in the hangar... More
170513-N-ZQ712-0074 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation
170513-N-ZQ712-0074 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Jason Conger, a native of Mobile, Alabama, assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department aboard the a... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray, test pilot with the
Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, conducts F-35B flight tests aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth during the First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) on Oct. 10, 2018.
The first ever Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL)
The first ever Shipborne Rolling Vertical Landing (SRVL) has been carried out with an F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter jet conducting trials onboard the new British aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth.... More
Royal Navy Cmdr. Nathan Gray and U.S. Marine Corps
Royal Navy Cmdr. Nathan Gray and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, both F-35 Pax River ITF test pilots, conduct ski jumps and field carrier landing practices with F-35Bs on Aug. 28, 2018, at NAS Patuxent ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Two F-35C Lightning II
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Two F-35C Lightning II aircraft from the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) complete carrier qualifications aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second phase of ... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force tests aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) from British Queen Elizabeth Class carriers... More
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
170509-N-NJ416-0015 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Sgt.
170509-N-NJ416-0015 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) Sgt. Scott Macleod, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), removes the main landing gauge axel on an AV-8B ... More
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first
F-35 Lightning fighter jets have conducted their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. The aircraft carrier, which first landed F-35 Lightning jets on board la... More
170513-N-NJ416-0047 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Cpl.
170513-N-NJ416-0047 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2017) Cpl. Logan Kohlrus, a native of Springfield, Illinois and Cpl. Garrett Mickelsen, a native of Rupert, Idaho, both assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River ITF test pilot, completes an vertical landing at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, Aug. 16, 2018, as part of the Queen Elizabeth workups in prepa... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, test pilot with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, continues First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) developmental test flights aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on Sep... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has deployed to the U.S. to land fast jets on deck for the first time in eight years. In late September, the 65,000-tonne British aircraft carrier embarked two ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) The F-35 Lightning II
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) is conducting the second phase of F-35C carrier suitability and integration developmental testing (DT-II) aboard USS Dwi... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35 Lightning II Ski Jump
The Pax River ITF conducts the first-ever ski jump of an F-35 Lightning II during flight 298 of aircraft BF-04 aboard NAS Patuxent River June 19, 2015. The multi-phase ski jump tests will determine the aircraft... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach initial oper... More
170511-N-UK248-0576 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) An
170511-N-UK248-0576 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Attack Squadron 23 drops off cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA... More
170512-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Cpl.
170512-N-ZQ712-0038 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2017) Cpl. Dylan Long, a native of Weiser, Idaho, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), scrapes a grill clean after preparing breakfast for the crew of... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
The final systems development and demonstration (SDD)
The final systems development and demonstration (SDD) Test flight of F-35 aircraft CF-2 was piloted by BAE test pilot Peter Wilson, April 11, 2018, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The F-35C compl... More
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN -- The F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth for phase two of the first of class flight trials (fixed wing). Phase two tests include external stores... More
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter
F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilots Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) lead test pilot, continue FOCFT (FW) developmental test f... More