VMFAT-501's F-35s: Ready for Takeoff!
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 prepare F-35B Lightning II fighter jets for flight at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 24, 2022.
VMFAT-501 deployed to NAS JRB New Orleans to increase entry-level pilots' proficiency in offensive-air support, electronic warfare, and routine flight operations for their future fleet assignments. VMFAT-501 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.
This B-Roll Package contains footage of the following: F-35B Lightning II fighter jets taxiing, F-35B Lightning II fighter jets taking off, and pilots and maintainers conducting preflight checks
NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES
10.24.2022
Video credit - Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing