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UK Pilot Joins US F-35C Squadron

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Royal Navy Lt. Richard Woods is the first British instructor pilot to join a US Navy F-35C squadron at NAS Lemoore. This move aims to strengthen allied carrier aviation integration. The embedding of a British pilot highlights the growing cooperation between the US and UK navies in advanced aviation capabilities.

Why it matters

This integration enhances allied interoperability and strengthens the partnership between the US and UK navies in operating the F-35C, a key component of their carrier-based air power.

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