These are the latest sea trials of the F-35B “V / STOL” Fighters on the carrier USS Wasp. They were very successful, with 74 VLs and STOs in a 3-week period. The aircraft is also stealth, and super-sonic. You will notice a sailor standing on the bow of the ship as the jet rotates. That was an intentional part of the sea trials to evaluate how much safer it is for sailors working on the deck, and the very minor "Jet Blast" upon takeoffs and landings of the F-35B, compared to other jet aircraft used on carriers up to this period.
No catapult...no hook. It's a new world out there! Theshape and scope of US Navy carrier warfare worldwide, just changed.
To view the new F-35B in action Click: F-35 B