Builders place electrical conduit under slab utilities on the site of ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Patricia Ann Woods Release S... 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
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
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
151005-O-ZZ999-206 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt.
151005-O-ZZ999-206 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles prepares to make an arrested landing aboard the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) with aircraft 73/CF-03, an F-35 Ligh... More
An overall view of the site for the MX integrated test facility (ITF) ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More
161028-N-SS390-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-SS390-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland prepares to pe... More
161028-N-SS390-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-SS390-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland launches from t... More
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
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
Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task
Marines with the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force play a game of volleyball during a beach bash at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 19, 2015. From October 2014... 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
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
181006-N-N0101-372 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-372 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., launches from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier H... More
An artist's concept of an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Instrumented Target Ve...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
California Jobs Challenge scholars Maria Ramirez, 19,
California Jobs Challenge scholars Maria Ramirez, 19, of Santa Maria, right, and Dulce Cardona, 19, of Stockton, study for their upcoming cybersecurity exams, Nov. 26, 2019, at Cypress College in Cypress, Calif... More
Sgt. Kevin Palmer, right, administrative specialist,
Sgt. Kevin Palmer, right, administrative specialist, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, tosses a bean bag during a game of corn hole at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Cor... 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
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
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
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
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
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
181006-N-N0101-308 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-308 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., lands aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HM... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Flight deck personnel
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — Flight deck personnel coordinate with an aircraft launch and recovery crewman as he climbs down from an F-35B Lightning II aircraft before activating the elevator and lowering the... 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
[ITF Congress Held in Stuttgart]
[ITF Congress Held in Stuttgart] - [PAR-885 through PAR-899] Public domain photograph related to German history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
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
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
[ITF Congress Held in Stuttgart]
[ITF Congress Held in Stuttgart] - [PAR-885 through PAR-899] Public domain photograph related to German history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
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
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
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
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
Builders place soil and plastic down as a vapor barrier for the floor ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) Cmdr. Tony “Brick” Wilson,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) Cmdr. Tony “Brick” Wilson, an F-35 Lightning II test pilot from the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to lau... More
181006-N-N0101-221 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-221 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., launches from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier H... More
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille]
[Mediterraneen Committee of the ITF Meeting in Marseille] - [FRA-2151 through FRA-2165]
160205-O-ZZ999-907 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-907 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) An Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) F-35A Lightning II aircraft made aviation history as it completed the very first F-35 trans-Atlantic Ocean cr... More
160205-O-ZZ999-942 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-942 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) Italian F-35 pilot Maj. Gian Marco D., made aviation history as he piloted an Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) F-35A Lightning II aircraft on the... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson”
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell, a test pilot from the F-35 Lightning II Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares t... More
Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles, an F-35C Lightning II
Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles, an F-35C Lightning II test pilot assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to launch from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during a morning test fligh... More
161107-N-MS311-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) U.S.
161107-N-MS311-018 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John “IKE” Dirk, F-35B Lightning II developmental test phase (DT-III) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and F-35 Lightning II test pilot pre-flights ... More
F-35C Lightning II conducts land-based MK-7 arrestment testing aboard ...
As the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force prepares for the second phase of F-35C sea trials in late 2015, aircraft CF-05 conducts land-based MK-7 arrestment testing during flight 134 on July 21. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) Cmdr. Ted “Dutch” Dyckman,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) Cmdr. Ted “Dutch” Dyckman, an F-35 Lightning II test pilot from the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF), carrier qualifies aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Two F-35... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland launches from the flight deck of a... More
160205-O-ZZ999-919 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-919 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) An Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) F-35A Lightning II aircraft made aviation history as it completed the very first F-35 trans-Atlantic Ocean cr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) Two F-35C Lightning II
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) Two F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) test pilots assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepare for catapult launches from t... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — An F-35B Lightning II
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — An F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft launches from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). During the third and final F-35B developmental... More
160205-O-ZZ999-964 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-964 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) An Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) KC-767 aerial refueling tanker and an Italian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft made aviation history Feb... More
181006-N-N0101-241 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-241 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., launches from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier H... More
Builders place soil and plastic down as a vapor barrier for the floor ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Patricia Ann Woods Release S... More
AIM-120 Weapon Separation Test from an F-35B Multi-role Short Takeoff ...
The F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) performed an AIM-120 weapon separation test during flight 467 of aircraft BF-03 on June 23. BF-03 is an F-35B multi-role Short Takeoff and Vertical La... More
160205-O-ZZ999-909 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-909 NAS Patuxent River (February 5, 2016) An Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) F-35A Lightning II aircraft made aviation history as it completed the very first F-35 trans-Atlantic Ocean cr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) Two F-35C Lightning II
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) Two F-35C Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) test pilots assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepare for catapult launches from t... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) F-35C Lightning II aircraft
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) F-35C Lightning II aircraft 73/CF-03 makes an arrested landing as two F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighters from the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) conduc... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Two test pilots from
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) Two test pilots from the Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 taxi their F-35C Lightning II aircraft aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower du... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Tony "Brick" Wilson,
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Tony "Brick" Wilson, a test pilot with the F-35 Lightning II Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson”
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell, an F-35 Lightning II test pilot from the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepa... More
181006-N-N0101-339 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-339 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., taxis aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2015) Two test pilots from
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2015) Two test pilots from the F-35 Lightning II Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) prepare to launch their F-35C carrier variants from the deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson”
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell carrier qualifies aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during an afternoon developmental test flight. Based at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Sewell a... 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) conducts test operations from the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during th... More
181006-N-N0101-225 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-225 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., flies over the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS ... More
F-35 Lightning II Ski Jump
The joint U.S.-U.K. Pax River ITF test team successfully launched an F-35B Lightning II multi-role Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant from a land-based ski jump aboard NAS Patuxent River June 19... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — U.S. Marine Corps Maj.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — U.S. Marine Corps Maj. John “IKE” Dirk, F-35B Lightning II developmental test phase (DT-III) Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and F-35 Lightning II test pilot pre-flights an F-35B Lightnin... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles prepares for a catapult launch off of the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second phase of F-35 Lightning II developmental te... More
F-35B Lightning II jets onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth
F-35B Lightning II jets onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth after making their first deck landing this week, laying the foundations for the next 50 years of fixed wing aviation in support of the UK’s Carrier Strike Cap... 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
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 its second developmental test (DT-II) at sea. While aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), the highly d... More
181006-N-N0101-285 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018)
181006-N-N0101-285 NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., flies over the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS ... More
160205-O-ZZ999-938 NAS Patuxent River (February 5,
160205-O-ZZ999-938 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
151002-D-AW822-459 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) -
151002-D-AW822-459 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II aircraft 73/CF-03 prepares to make an arrested landing as two F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighters from the Pax River Integrated Test Forc... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson”
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 10, 2015) Cmdr. Christian “Wilson” Sewell, a test pilot from the F-35 Lightning II Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) launches his F-35C carrier variant from the deck of USS Dwight ... 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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — An Aircraft Maintenance
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2016) — An Aircraft Maintenance Officer uses 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (NOV. 11, 2016) Group photo of F-35B
PACIFIC OCEAN (NOV. 11, 2016) Group photo of F-35B Lightning II personnel conducting short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) operations aboard USS America (LHA 6) during the third and final developmental test ph... More
F-35B Lightning II Asymmetric Flying Qualities Test
A test pilot assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 flies an F-35B Lightning II during an Asymmetric Flying Qualities test. Aircraft BF-03, a multi-role Short Takeoff and Vertica... More
Two F-35B Lightning II fighter jets successfully landed
Two F-35B Lightning II fighter jets successfully landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth for the first time this week, laying the foundations for the next 50 years of fixed wing aviation in support of the UK’s Carri... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) The second of two F-35B
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) The second of two F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland arrives aboard the ... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) As day breaks over USS
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 7, 2015) As day breaks over USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Cmdr. Tony “Brick” Wilson, an F-35 Lightning II test pilot from the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force (ITF) assigned to Air... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) Lt. Chris “TJ” Karapostoles prepares to launch from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during a morning test flight of an F-35C Lightning II. Karapostoles and three other test pilots assigne... More