F-35B Goes To Sea, Despite Support Challenges | Aviation International News

F-35B Goes To Sea, Despite Support Challenges

The U.S. Marine Corps staged a two-month Pacific deployment on the USS Wasp, amidst concerns over the parts supply chain.

An F-35B lands on the USS Wasp, during the first operational at-sea deployment of the stealth fighter by the U.S. Marine Corps. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

By Chen Chuanren • Asia Correspondent

May 3, 2018

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