U.S. F-35Bs Make Combat Debut; UK Sea Trials Under Way
Marine F-35Bs have made an air strike on a Taliban target in Afghansitan, marking the first American use of the stealthy fighter
An F-35B from VMFA-211 prepares to launch from Essex in the days before the first combat action. It has a 25mm cannon pod installed under the fuselage. (photo: U.S. Navy)
An F-35B from VMFA-211 prepares to launch from Essex in the days before the first combat action. It has a 25mm cannon pod installed under the fuselage. (photo: U.S. Navy)