First F-35 Landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth

摘要

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning aircraft landed on the deck of the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, for the first time on September 28. The two American aircraft were flown by Royal Navy Commander Nathan Gray and RAF Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, who made history by landing on the deck of Britain's newest carrier. Shortly afterwards, Commander Gray became the first pilot to take off from the ship's ski ramp. The milestones marked the start of more than 500 take-offs and landings set to take place from the warship over the next 11 weeks. Night flying is already under way. Commander Gray said: "No words can explain how it felt to turn the corner at 500mph and see HMS Queen Elizabeth awaiting the arrival of her first F-35 jets. I feel incredibly privileged.