F-35C Takes off aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS George Washington

U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II strike fighters take off from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) on September 18, 2020. USS George Washington just completed a 17-month maintenance period and retrofit in August 2020.

Source : MegaTech

USS George Washington underwent the restoration and system retrofit in order to accommodate F-35C Lightning II mission capabilities.

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