F-35B pilots flew air-to-air sorties during OT-1

U.S. Marine Corps pilots flying the first operational test (OT-1) of the F-35B took part in simulated aerial combat during the sea trials which ran from May 18-29.

By Official Navy Page [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Pilots were tested on their abilities to defend the ship from an aerial attack and shooting down enemy aircraft.

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