Marine Lightnings refuel over East China Sea

摘要

US MARINE Corps F-35Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 'flexed their muscles' during a refuelling mission over the East China Sea on October 23. Three Lightning Ils took on fuel from a KC-130J tanker assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 'Sumos' over the waters, which include uninhabited islands and reefs claimed by both China and Japan. Beijing declared an air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the disputed islands in November 2013.