An F-35B test aircraft completes the first-ever vertical takeoff (VTO) at NAS Patuxent River, Md., on May 10, 2013. While not a capability used in combat, VTOs are required for repositioning of the STOVL in environments where a jet could not perform a short takeoff. In these cases, the jet, with a limited amount of fuel, would execute a VTO to travel a short distance.

The video shows the variant the UK has ordered.

The UK has confirmed an order of 48 aircraft so far, with further orders to be confirmed in 2015.

Lockheed Martin video:
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