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
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
160817-N-XW558-024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016) An
160817-N-XW558-024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016) An aviation boatswain's mate (equipment) signals to the pilot of an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Sq... 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
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... 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
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
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
151003-N-KK394-373 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) -
151003-N-KK394-373 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 launches off the flight deck ... More
151004-N-QS750-108 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) -
151004-N-QS750-108 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 4, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 lands on the flight deck of t... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
151002-N-KK394-498 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) -
151002-N-KK394-498 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares to make an arrested ... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
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
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 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
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
181117-N-ZZ999-008 NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 17, 2018) The
181117-N-ZZ999-008 NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 17, 2018) The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class fl... 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
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
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
160814-N-KC543-198 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2016) -
160814-N-KC543-198 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2016) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, taxis on the flight deck of the aircraft carrie... More
160817-N-XW558-118 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016)
160817-N-XW558-118 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, conducts a touch-and-go on the flight deck of th... More
160818-N-CQ428-035 ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 18, 2016)
160818-N-CQ428-035 ATLANTIC OCEAN (August 18, 2016) Tom Briggs, left, chief test engineer for the F-35 Lighting II, discusses the F-35C Lightning II carrier variant with visitors from the Office of Legislative ... More
161030-N-VR008-169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two
161030-N-VR008-169 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft land on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... More
An F-35B Lightning II conducts weapons environmental testing along the...
An F-35B Lightning II from the Pax River Integrated Test Force conducts weapons environmental testing along the Atlantic Test Range on July 22, 2015. The F-35B is a short take-off/vertical-landing (STOVL) aircr... More
160820-N-VH385-815 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) Aviation
160820-N-VH385-815 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (handling) 3rd Class Juan Cumpston, from Richmond, Virginia, observes an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dog... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilot, continues First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) developmental test flights aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on Oct. 9, 2018.
151006-N-KK394-141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An
151006-N-KK394-141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 prepares for take-off aboard th... 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
151003-N-QD363-165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) -
151003-N-QD363-165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 lands on the flight deck of t... More
151006-N-QS750-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An
151006-N-QS750-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 lands on the flight deck of the... More
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An
161030-N-VR008-0144 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is launched from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL)... More
U.S. Marine Corps Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River Integrated
U.S. Marine Corps Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilot, continues First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) developmental test flights aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on Oct. 11, 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) to help the UK Ministry of Defence reach... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) F-35C Lightning II test
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) F-35C Lightning II test pilot Cmdr. Ted “Dutch” Dyckman prepares to launch from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second phase of carrier suitability and integration tes... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Ted “Dutch” Dyckman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) Cmdr. Ted “Dutch” Dyckman prepares to launch from a catapult aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during the second developmental test (DT-II) phase of the F-35 Lightning II ca... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
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
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
160815-N-VH385-381 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An
160815-N-VH385-381 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, the Navy’s F-35C Fleet replacement squadron, performs ... More
160818-N-VH385-139 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) The
160818-N-VH385-139 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) The pilot of an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, sits in the cockpit preparing to exi... More
160817-N-XW558-165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016) An
160817-N-XW558-165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, flies over the aircraft carrier USS George Washin... More
160823-N-RG522-334 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2016) An
160823-N-RG522-334 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 23, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrie... More
160815-N-VH385-204 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An
160815-N-VH385-204 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircra... More
160818-N-GN619-106 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) An
160818-N-GN619-106 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier ... More
161028-N-AC237-0247 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-AC237-0247 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft lands for the first time on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). The F-35B short takeoff/vertical land... More
An F-18/E Super Hornet aircraft attached to Air Test
An F-18/E Super Hornet aircraft attached to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts test operations over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Pacific Ocean May 7, 2012. Nimitz was conductin... 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
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
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
160820-N-VH385-271 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) An
160820-N-VH385-271 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, flies above the aircraft carrier USS George Washi... More
160820-N-VH385-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) An
160820-N-VH385-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 20, 2016) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, o... 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
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
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
Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the F-35 Integrated
Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF) successfully landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on 1 November 2018 marking the beginning of the second phase of Development Testing (DT-... 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
151005-N-KK394-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) An
151005-N-KK394-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 5, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off from the flight deck ... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
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
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 1
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
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
160818-N-CQ428-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Tom
160818-N-CQ428-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2016) Tom Briggs, right, chief test engineer for the F-35 Lighting II, discusses the F-35C Lightning II carrier variant with visitors from the Office of Legislative A... More
160816-N-VH385-355 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2016) An
160816-N-VH385-355 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, performs a fly-over above the flight deck of the ... More
160814-N-GN619-320 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2016) -
160814-N-GN619-320 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2016) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, taxis on the flight deck of the aircraft carri... More
160815-N-YB023-209 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An
160815-N-YB023-209 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, flies above the aircraft carrier USS George Washi... More
161028-N-AC237-0200 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-AC237-0200 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
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
151008-N-KK394-202 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) -Cmdr.
151008-N-KK394-202 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2015) -Cmdr. Ted "Dutch" Dyckman, a test pilot for an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squ... More
151003-N-KK394-330 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) -
151003-N-KK394-330 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tyler Barker directs an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Ai... 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
An F/A-18C Hornet from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron
An F/A-18C Hornet from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 launches from the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) off the coast of San Diego, Nov. 4, 2014. The Hornet is on board Nimitz as part of The F-35 L... 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
151003-N-QD363-142 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) -
151003-N-QD363-142 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 flies over the aircraft carri... More
151002-N-KK394-556 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) -
151002-N-KK394-556 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2015) - An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 aboard the aircraft carrier U... 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
U.S. Marine Corps Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River Integrated
U.S. Marine Corps Michael Lippert, F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force test pilot, continues First of Class Flight Trials (Fixed Wing) developmental test flights aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth on Oct. 11, 2018.
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
181117-N-ZZ999-001 NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 17, 2018) The
181117-N-ZZ999-001 NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 17, 2018) The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class fl... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
181118-N-ZZ999-005 NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 18, 2018) The
181118-N-ZZ999-005 NORTH ATLANTIC (Nov. 18, 2018) The F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force is testing aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) for phase two of the First of Class fl... More
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week
Pax ITF returns to HMS Queen Elizabeth for DT-2, week 2
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
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
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
161028-N-SS390-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2016) An
161028-N-SS390-005 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, Md. flies into the sunse... More
161104-N-VR008-0030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A
161104-N-VR008-0030 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) A Sailor directs F-35B Lightning II aircraft on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff... More
160815-N-VH385-208 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An
160815-N-VH385-208 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2016) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircra... More