191017-N-QI061-1113 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct., 17, 2019) An UK F-35B Lightning fighter jet performs a vertical landing on the flight deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth (RO 8) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently deployed in support of WESTLANT 19 which involves mission planning, arming the aircraft using the ship's Highly Automated Weapon Handling System, flying missions and debriefing on completion. The first operational deployment for HMS Queen Elizabeth 617 Squadron and a squadron of US Marine Corps Lightning jets is due to take place in 2021. ( Na
191017-N-QI061-1113 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct., 17, 2019) An UK F-35B Lightning fighter jet performs a vertical landing on the flight deck of the HMS Queen Elizabeth (RO 8) during flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean. HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently deployed in support of WESTLANT 19 which involves mission planning, arming the aircraft using the ship's Highly Automated Weapon Handling System, flying missions and debriefing on completion. The first operational deployment for HMS Queen Elizabeth 617 Squadron and a squadron of US Marine Corps Lightning jets is due to take place in 2021. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard/Released)
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