220406-N-XN177-2231 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2020) – An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 6. VMFA-122 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they ar
220406-N-XN177-2231 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2020) – An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 6. VMFA-122 is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)
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