Photos F-22 Raptor & F-35 Lightning

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I don't think the RN does things so differently. Other than the tempo of operations is somewhat slower. We shall see years from now what just does exactly happens.

 

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U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Fesler, 1st Fighter Wing commander, looks back to his wingman during his final F-22 Raptor flight over Charlottesville, Va., June 21, 2017. The Raptor is a 5th-generation fighter jet that combines stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Fesler, 1st Fighter Wing commander, takes the lead in his final F-22 Raptor flight over Charlottesville, Va., June 21, 2017. Fesler flew his final flight prior to relinquishing command of America’s first air combat wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 12, 2017) An F-35B lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis & Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 12, 2017) Sailors refuel an F-35B aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 13, 2017) An F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter operates from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is currently underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan where they are slated to relieve the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zhiwei Tan/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 19, 2017)F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters assigned to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 operate from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting sea trials and flight deck certifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin Sampaga, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2017) F-35C Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 conduct flight operations from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting training after successful completion of carrier incremental availability. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Herbst/Released)

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F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis,
Virginia flys prior to a sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Oct. 12, 2017. This flying training deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to fly alongside Europe-based U.S. and allied air force aircraft in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing prepare for a sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Oct. 12, 2017. This flying training deployment is an opportunity for the F-22s to fly alongside Europe-based U.S. and allied air force aircraft in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

 

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Antonio Rodriguez directs an F-35C Lightning II assigned to the "Rough Raiders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 during flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Josue Escobosa/Released)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 8, 2017) Seaman Lance Gilinksy stands lookout watch on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while an F-35C Lightning II, from the "Rough Raiders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 approaches. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Smith/Released)

 

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Japan takes delivery of its first F-35A

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan, February 24, 2018 – Senior leaders of Japan’s Ministry of Defense, U.S. Forces Japan, Pacific Air Forces and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) celebrated the arrival of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A to its first operational F-35A base here today at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

The aircraft, designated AX-6, is the second F-35A assembled at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ F-35 Final Assembly & Check-Out (FACO) facility in Nagoya, Japan and is the first to be assigned to the JASDF’s 3rd Air Wing. Japan’s program of record calls for 42 F-35A aircraft. The first four aircraft were assembled at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas, and delivered to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, where JASDF pilots and maintenance crews are undergoing training.

Japan’s fifth F-35A, designated AX-5, was the first assembled in Nagoya and was flown to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (EEE) certification, before it will join the JASDF F-35A training fleet at Luke Air Force Base.

 

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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, flies over the base and the surrounding area on Feb 14, 2018. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)

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Despite it's distractors the F-35B is deployed aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) in the western Pacific.

EAST CHINA SEA (March 5, 2018) F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conduct flight operations from the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), marking the first time the aircraft has deployed aboard a U.S. Navy ship. (U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps photos by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alexandra Seeley,Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker & USMC Cpl. Bernadette Wildes, /Released)

 

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Although the F-35 program has received deserved criticism, putting a force of 6 or even 12 F-35Bs on an amphibious ship, is something that could be a force multiplier and game changer to an opponent. If the Japanese Navy starts equipping their "helicopter destroyers" with F-35B as they have indicated, that puts a lot of capability out there. Australia? Are you next?

 

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I think it's just that many people aka mainstream insist on the general misconception that the F-35 is supposedly a heavily flawed air superiority fighter. It's a multirole fighter that is first and foremost suited to quickly eliminate high value ground targets deep into enemy territory. Flaws that have been confirmed are things that can be fixed and probably were. The cosmic price tag is the real issue. Its just not worth it especialy with a partialy flawed concept, and when "stealth" technology is not on a level that the alocation of such enormous summs would be justified. Current "stealth" technology can most likely be countered at this point anyway.

 

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 12, 2018) Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and staff observe flight operations of the F-35B aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a tour of the ship in the Indo-Pacific region. The visitors observed flight operations by F-35B pilots with the "Green Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), assigned under the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)

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general caption...A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor from the 95th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates flies over Syria March 5, 2018. The F-22 enhances the joint fight by establishing air dominance, thus providing ground, naval and special operations forces with unimpeded access to their targets. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Colton Elliott) (this is a screen shot form b-roll

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EAST CHINA SEA (March 12, 2018) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to the "Green Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations in the Indo-Pacific region. VMFA-121 is assigned to the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)

EAST CHINA SEA (March 11, 2018) Sailors move an F-35B Lightning II into the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Desmond Parks/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 7, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is completing the Navy's first full-length ARG Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. SWATT is led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) and is designed to increase warfighting proficiency, lethality, and interoperability of participating units. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Vampires" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 flies over Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sit on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sits on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. PMINT is a training evolution between Essex Amphibious Ready Group and 13th MEU, which allows Sailors and Marines to train as a cohesive unit in preparation for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Irwin D. Sampaga/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sit on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

 

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 28, 2018) F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the "Avengers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 sit on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) integration (PMINT) exercise. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jacob Owen/Released)

 

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CAMP PENDLETON, CA (May 3, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU), load GBU-12, Paveway II laser-guided bombs, into an F-35B, May 3, 2018 aboard USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU integrated to conduct the second major exercise of their pre-deployment training. ARGMEUEX provides essential and realistic ship-to-shore training, designed to enhance the integration of the Navy-Marine Corps team. Additionally, ARGMEUEX provides an opportunity to integrate unique individual and unit skills and develop the Essex ARG and 13th MEU's collective proficiency in challenging and unfamiliar environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Jackson/Released)

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