UK Defence Journal:
British supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to deploy to the Pacific
Some interesting bits in here about Big Liz's maiden deployment plans and Air Wing composition. Not least of which, this:
"Recently, the Ministry of Defence confirmed plans for the deployment of American F-35 aircraft alongside British jets aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth...The addition of US Marine Corps aircraft will see HMS Queen Elizabeth sail with 24 or so F-35Bs in addition to around 14 or so helicopters for her maiden deployment. It is understood that the US aircraft will augment British jets on coalition operations.
I heard about a VMA deploying aboard Illustrious a few years back for summer surge, but I understood that to be a one-off. Wonder if international cross-decking will become a more regular thing.
British supercarrier HMS Queen Elizabeth to deploy to the Pacific
Some interesting bits in here about Big Liz's maiden deployment plans and Air Wing composition. Not least of which, this:
"Recently, the Ministry of Defence confirmed plans for the deployment of American F-35 aircraft alongside British jets aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth...The addition of US Marine Corps aircraft will see HMS Queen Elizabeth sail with 24 or so F-35Bs in addition to around 14 or so helicopters for her maiden deployment. It is understood that the US aircraft will augment British jets on coalition operations.
I heard about a VMA deploying aboard Illustrious a few years back for summer surge, but I understood that to be a one-off. Wonder if international cross-decking will become a more regular thing.