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PACIFIC OCEAN -- A U.S. Marine crew chief conducts maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II aboard USS America, November 17, 2016. The Marines were aboard the USS America in support of the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demo. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN-- A UH-1Y Venom prepares to land aboard the USS America (LHA 6), November 17, 2016. A UH-1Y Venom, AH-1Z Viper, two MV-22B Ospreys and 12 F-35B Lightning IIs were aboard for the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN-- The USS America (LHA 6), floats off the coast of California, November 18, 2016. The USS America is a new class of ship specifically designed for the new F-35 jet. With over 22,500 flight hours logged, the F-35B is the most versatile aircraft in the skies today. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- The USS America, (LHA 6), houses 12 F35-B Lightning II aircraft off the coast of California, November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN-- An F-35B Lightning II hovers before landing aboard the USS America (LHA 6), November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- Maj. B.M. "Lenny" Walsh, an F-35B Lightning II pilot, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS America (LHA 6), November 18, 2016. The F-35B will eventually replace three Marine Corps aircraft; the AV-8B Harrier, F/A-18 Hornet and the EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- Maj. B.M. "Lenny" Walsh, an F-35B Lightning II pilot, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- An F35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- Two F-35B Lightning II's soar over the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- An F-35B Lightning II Prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during The Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- An F35B Lightning II prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- A flock of F-35B Lightning II's and other USMC aircraft prepare for morning flight operations on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), November 18, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released)