British carrier hosts world’s largest fifth-gen air wing:
Britain has deployed 24 of its F-35B Lightning stealth jets aboard aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales ...
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Largest F-35B Squadron Embarked on UK CarrierHMS Prince of Wales sails 26,000 nautical miles with 24 F-35B jets during an 8-month NATO exercise involving 40 nations.
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- The Royal Navy deployed 24 F-35B Lightning jets aboard HMS Prince of Wales, the highest number ever on a UK carrier.
- These aircraft are conducting complex day and night training missions alongside Italian, US, and Greek forces to enhance NATO's combined combat capabilities.
- The eight-month deployment covers over 26,000 nautical miles and involves engagement with 40 countries, emphasizing the UK’s leadership in European defense.
- The strike group returned to the Mediterranean following five months in the Indo-Pacific, showcasing British reach and alliance strength through Operation Highmast.
The upcoming exercises with NATO allies will be a real demonstration of the warfighting readiness of the UK Carrier Strike Group.— Commodore James Blackmore, Commander of the Carrier Strike Group, discussing the significance of the upcoming exercises.
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