Exclusive: Two USMC F-35B Lightning II struck by lightning over Japan

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs flying in the vicinity of Makurazaki, Japan were struck by lighting on Jul. 13.

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The information was published by the U.S. Naval Safety Center. Both aircraft recovered safely and there were no injuries to the pilots.