U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Demo Team showcases one of the most advanced and versatile fighter aircraft in the world. As the short takeoff and vertical landing variant of the F-35, the F-35B gives Marines the ability to project 5th-generation airpower from expeditionary bases, amphibious assault ships, and austere locations around the globe. Its demonstration highlights the aircraft’s extraordinary hover capability, precision control, advanced technology, and the unmatched flexibility it brings to Marine Corps aviation.