Rohan! You're magnificent! I didn't spot this at first because I was so focused on the non-event of Apache's operating at sea. Luckily Rohan did. Check out the Helos at the stern of the ship! 3 Blackhawks.
Interesting. Photo was published by the British Ministry of Defense.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Pic of the day. August 24, 2011.
F-35 in STOVL mode
F-35B test aircraft BF-1 on flight 147, Aug. 22, 2011. Lt. Col. Fred Schenk pilots the aircraft in short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) mode. |
The above photos look like no big deal right? I mean sure we've seen the F-35 in STOVL mode before....but one thing should be apparent. Its over water and you can bet that these flights are in preparation for the shipboard tests due to start this fall.
My gut reaction? Expect the Marine Corps to move up its IOC even further. I wouldn't be surprised to see these planes being sent to Marine bases in late 2012
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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