F-35 Joint Strike Fighter News, Videos and pics Thread

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 6, 2025) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Rogjay Young, of Jamaica, stands in front of an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, signaling that the jet is ready for flight on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 6. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nate Jordan)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 6, 2025) Sailors signal an F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 6. Vinson, flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nate Jordan)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 3, 2025) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier (CVN 70), Jan. 3. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaiah B. Goessl)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 receives fuel on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 25, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Jan. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 2, 2025) An F-35B Lightening II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, taxis on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Melseth)

 

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USMC is reducing F-35B buy and increasing F-35C buy.

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USMC is reducing F-35B buy and increasing F-35C buy.

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Seems consistent with USN pilot’s claim on Reddit that F-35C is the best all around variant.

 

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot executes ground operations at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The first Polish F-35A pilots arrived at Ebbing to begin training, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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Polish Air Force personnel along with Fort Smith community members support the first Polish F-35A Lightning II sortie at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. This flight marked a historic event for both the Foreign Military Sales program and the 33rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot returns from his first flight at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2025. This is the first Polish F-35A sortie to be flown, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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The first Polish F-35A Lightning II flight was executed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 31, 2025. This is the first Polish F-35A sortie to be flown, marking a historic milestone for the 33rd Fighter Wing and Foreign Military Sales program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot greets Col. Nicholas Idhe, 85th Fighter Group commander, prior to his first flight at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The 85th FG oversees the training of foreign F-35A pilots, ensuring they have the capabilities to deter aggression and increase stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

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A Polish F-35A Lightning II pilot executes ground operations at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, Jan. 29, 2025. The 85th Fighter Group oversees the training of foreign F-35A pilots, ensuring they have the capabilities to deter aggression and increase stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abigail Duell)

 

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An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darian Lord)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2025) An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 17. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darian Lord)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 17, 2025) Six F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, fly by the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while conducting flight operations in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 17. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sam McNeely)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 16, 2025) An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Warhawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 16, 2025. Vinson, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group ONE, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nate Jordan)

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F-35 Lightning II, Duluth, Minnesota airshow 2019 (Photo by James Zapf)