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摘要

The re-establishment of the UK's carrier strike capability has moved several steps closer with the achievement of a number of significant milestones, the most prominent of which was the arrival in the UK of the first batch of F-35 B jets. Four Lightning Ⅱ aircraft of the reformed 617 Squadron arrived into RAF Marham, Norfolk on 6 June after a transatlantic flight from the USA. None are to be used for trials aboard the aircraft carrier from which they will eventually be deployed. These will be carried out later this year in US waters using jointly-owned test aircraft, which will be fitted with special instrumentation equipment.