BF-04 STOVL
BF-4 is flown by Dan Levin during Crosswind and Wet Runway testing
at Edwards AFB May 6. A team from the F-35 Integrated Test Facility at
Patuxent River, Md., will be conducting testing until June 14. The F-35 ITF at
Edwards AFB also operates variants BF-17 and BF-18 for its mission systems
testing of the STOVL variant. The F-35B will deliver flexibility for
operations at damaged airstrips, austere expeditionary operating sites,
major bases and afloat on aircraft carriers and smaller amphibious ships.
(Photo by Darin Russell/Lockheed Martin)