F-35B Vertical Landing

The F-35B makes its first shipboard vertical landing.

U.S. Marine Corps pilot Lt. Col. Fred Schenk was at the controls during the test flight.
The Joint Strike Fighter will continue shipboard testing during the next two weeks. Michael D. Jackson
During that time frame, the program plans to complete 67 landings. Michael D. Jackson
For more, check out a video of Monday's test landing. Michael D. Jackson
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