Video by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 maintenance
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Sept. 12, 2023 | 1:08
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 perform maintenance to an F-35B Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 12, 2023. The Naval Weapons System Evaluation Program allowed VMFA-542 to safely conduct the loading and firing of live missiles at threat-realistic targets to test the squadron's ability, flexibility, and procedures while repositioned in unfamiliar locations. VMFA-542 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element for II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

This B-roll package includes footage of the following:

U.S. Marines look into a cockpit of an F-35B Lightning II.

U.S. Marines speak on maintenance about an F-35B Lightning II.

U.S. Marines close panels on an F-35B Lightning II.
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