F-35B Night Ops Fiery Swivel Nozzle in Action

Watch the F-35B Lightning II perform vertical takeoffs and landings at night aboard an amphibious assault ship.
Captured in low light, this footage highlights the aircraft’s glowing exhaust and swivel nozzle as it directs thrust downward during hover and landing.

The F-35B’s unique short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) capability allows it to operate from smaller naval decks—transforming amphibious ships into powerful strike platforms.
This video offers a dramatic look at the raw power, heat, and precision of the F-35B under nighttime conditions at sea.
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