USMC F-35B Proof of Concept Test on USS America - Nov 2016

Ultimately to replace the USMC’s AV-8 Harriers, the STOVL F-35B worked in intgegration with other carrier assets in November 2016. The Marines said: “Twelve F-35B Lightning IIs embarked on USS America (LHA 6) November 19, 2016. The demonstration is the first shipboard Marine Corps F-35B integration demonstration alongside other Marine Corps Air Combat Element assets“. Have you subscribed to the Airailimages Channel on YouTube? Thanks! Here are some more F-35 videos you might like to see: