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Video by Seaman Brian Sipe

BROLL F-35C Aboard USS George Washington

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

Aug. 14, 2016 | 9:51

160814-N-NC040-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2016) F-35C Lightning II carrier variants, assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 and the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, the Navy's F-35C Fleet replacement squadron, conduct flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). VX-23 is conducting its third and final developmental test (DT-III) phase of the F-35C. VFA-101 is conducting its first carrier qualifications with the aircraft. The F-35C is expected to be Fleet operational in 2018. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Price and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian Sipe)