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Navy salvage crews operating from a commercial salvage ship have recovered the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter that suffered a ramp strike on the deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70 and crashed into the South China Sea, a U.S. 7th Fleet spokesman confirmed to USNI News on Thursday.




The F-35C, assigned to the “Argonauts” of VFA-147 Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA), was plucked from the floor of the South China Sea with Navy personnel aboard the offshore vessel DSCV Picasso, which had departed Okinawa on Feb. 23, according to the service.

The Navy sent personnel from Task Force 75, Naval Sea Systems Command and NAVSEA’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving aboard Picasso – a vessel designed for deep diving and salvage for offshore industries, according to owner Ultra Deep Solutions.

“The wreckage was recovered from a depth of approximately 12,400-feet by a team from CTF 75 and the NAVSEA’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) embarked on the diving support construction vessel (DSCV) Picasso,” reads a statement from U.S. 7th Fleet.

“The aircraft was recovered using a CURV-21, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), which attached specialized rigging and lift lines to the aircraft. The ship’s crane lifting hook was then lowered to the seafloor and connected to the rigging, and then lifted the aircraft to the surface and hoisted it onboard Picasso.”

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IONIAN SEA (March 17, 2022) The French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91), left, the U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550) transit the Ionian Sea, March 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers)

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NORFOLK (March 16, 2022) Sailors remove mooring lines from the pier as the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk, March 16, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), deployed from Naval Station Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, N.C. for a scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2022) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Farrell, from Salisbury, N.C., directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Vigilantes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Javier Reyes)

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IONIAN SEA (March 10, 2022) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Ionian Sea, March 10, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tate Cardinal)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2022) F/A-18F Super Hornets and an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, rest on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Mancuso)

AT SEA (April 17, 2023) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Savannah Valdez, from San Diego, stands watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and Republic of Korea Navy Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS destroyer YulGok Yi I (DDG 992). Benfold is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations as part of Destroyer Squadron 15. 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 Seaman Alexis Pelletier)



AT SEA (April 17, 2023) – Cmdr. Marcus Seeger, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65), directs close-in ship maneuvers alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and Republic of Korea Navy Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgoki I (DDH 992) during a trilateral maritime exercise focused on ballistic missile defense integration and shipboard maneuvers. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Alexis Pelletier)







BALTIC SEA (April 13, 2023) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Robert Dorsey, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), signals to a German Navy Sea King Mk. 41 helicopter during twilight flight operations, April 13, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

AT SEA (April 17, 2023) – Sailors stand watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and Republic of Korea Navy Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS destroyer YulGok Yi I (DDG 992). (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Alexis Pelletier)



EAST CHINA SEA (April 17, 2023) Lt. Nicole “Snorlax” Mautino, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, conducts a pre-flight check on an MH-60R Seahawk attached to the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Five-One (HSM-51), prior to flight quarters aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113). John Finn is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)



PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2023) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, prepares to takeoff from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently underway conducting Group Sail. Group Sail demonstrates Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group’s ability to rapidly aggregate the strike group units and provides an opportunity to conduct progress training to enhance levels of excellence, increase lethality and tactical proficiency of U.S. Navy units operating in the 3rd Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff D. Kempton)



PACIFIC OCEAN (April 14, 2023) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Luis Cevarrubias, right, a native of Santa Ana, Calif., and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Abbie Barradas, a native of Van Nuys, Calif., assigned to the “Stingers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, conduct routine maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently underway conducting Group Sail. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff D. Kempton)



KALUNDBORG, Denmark (April 12, 2023) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) stow line during a sea and anchor evolution, April 12, 2023. Porter is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sawyer Connally)

SAN DIEGO (April 5, 2023) Sailors serve chili during a chili cook-off in the mess decks aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is currently moored at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) in support of operations in the U.S. 3rd fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jett Morgan)





Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conduct small boat operations in a rigid-hull inflatable boat in San Diego bay. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pier side at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Clayton A. Wren)



SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2023) Lt. j.g. Brinn Hefron, from Newburyport, Mass., assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) operates a rigid-hull inflatable boat in San Diego bay during small boat operations. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madison Cassidy)



SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2023) Ensign Scott Smithers, from Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) operates a rigid-hull inflatable boat in San Diego bay during small boat operations. Abraham Lincoln is currently moored pierside at Naval Air Station North Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Madison Cassidy)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2023) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) receives fuel from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea, April 25, 2023. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC)/Task Force 73 logistically resupplies deployed units in the Indo-Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit to enhance interoperability with Allies and partners and serves as a ready-response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2023) – Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) transits the South China Sea after completing a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), April 25, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2023) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice James Munzlinger, center, fires a shot line from amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) to fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea, April 25, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2023) –Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) sends a double probe fuel station to amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during a replenishment-at-sea, April 25, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)



SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2023) – Sailors aboard amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) receive pallets of supplies from fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) during a replenishment-at-sea, April 25, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tom Tonthat)

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