#vmfa-211

[j-r-macready]

An F-35B Lightning II executes a short takeoff from USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations between the Royal Navy and America in the Philippine Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 20, 2021) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, embarked aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), executes a short-takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations between the Royal Navy and America in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 20, 2021. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John Tetrault) 210820-M-HJ136-770

[j-r-macready]

United States Marines VMFA-211 | Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II | 169607 by Matt Varley Via Flickr: "Mazda 32" about to vacate RWY 06 @ RAF Lakenheath.....

[rjbailey]

The full United Kingdom (UK) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) assembled at sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: NORTH SEA (Oct. 4, 2020) The full United Kingdom (UK) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) assembled at sea. The CSG is led by the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R 08) and includes flotilla of destroyers and frigates from the UK, the Netherlands, the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68), and 15 F-35B Lightning II's from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 and the UK's 617 Squadron. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the Royal Navy)