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| Navy Version of Joint Strike Fighter Now Operational on USS Carl Vinson |
| 2019-03-04 |
| [Times of San Diego] Navy and Marine Corps commanders have jointly declared the aircraft carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter to be operational on the iconic USS Carl Vinson. Initial operational capability for the first squadron of 10 F-35C Lightning II fighters was officially declared last week. "The F-35C is ready for operations, ready for combat and ready to win," said Vice Admiral DeWolfe Miller, commander of naval air forces. "We are adding an incredible weapon system into the arsenal of our carrier strike groups that significantly enhances the capability of the joint force." The first operational squadron is the "Argonauts," Strike Fighter Squadron 147 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore near Fresno. The Navy version is the first 5th generation warplane to operate from an aircraft carrier. It carries more fuel that the Air Force and Marine versions, and has larger wings that fold up for carrier storage. |
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