RAF Receives First P-8 Poseidon Aircraft
It will form part of Britain's new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft.
It will form part of Britain's new fleet of maritime patrol aircraft.
It marks the latest in a series of air integration training between the RAF and US Air Force.
The aircraft entered service as the RAF trainer plane for pilots who wished to progress onto fast jets.
Forces News has been given special access to RAF Waddington, from where Reaper crews target fighters from the so-called Islamic State.
The arrival of the F-35Bs marks a major milestone in the aircraft carrier's journey to becoming operational.
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots landed, hovered and took off from the aircraft carrier off the east coast of the United States.
Aircraft and pilots from 617 Squadron left RAF Marham to fly to the United States on Wednesday morning.
The Reds need personnel and supplies to keep up with the packed schedule.
It is the skills on the ground which keep the aircraft flying during their US tour.
The exercise is the culmination of several years of training.
The tactical training has involved more than 50 aircraft at the Lincolnshire base.
The two countries have signed an agreement to work on the technology together, as well developing as the Typhoon and F-35 capabilities.
Protector is expected to be in service with the Royal Air Force by 2024.
The aircraft is due to retire from RAF service next month after 30 years.
Get a pilot's perspective from the helicopter.
The Defence Select Committee has heard so-called Islamic State is "pioneering" the threat posed drones.