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Catapult launches F-35C airplane for the first time (VIDEO)
Lakehurst, Usa - Marking another milestone
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The F-35C airplane completed its first steam catapult launch July 27 marking another milestone toward initial ship trials in 2013. Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launch and Recovery Equipment) Brandon Barr used a TC-13 Mod 2 test steam catapult, representative of current fleet technology, launching F-35C test aircraft CF-3 into the sky. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability testing aircraft,...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency