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The Pic of the Day: F-35 carries a ‘third day of war’ loadout

by FighterSweep Staff

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II attached to the F-35B detachment of the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares for takeoff during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

 

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 3, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II attached to the F-35B detachment of the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares for takeoff during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

 

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released

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