F-35 ‘Green Glow’ And Carrier Launch Problems Solved

Credit: F-35C: USAF
Landing a fighter on an aircraft carrier in the dead of night is a challenging feat even for the most experienced aviators. But for pilots flying the U.S. Navy F-35C carrier variant, nighttime carrier operations have been made even more difficult by a “green glow” that obscures their vision. The...

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