2016年3月24日，美国海军CF-01号 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机在测试任务中。（CF-01 Flt 423. Clean Wing in Test track with Major Rob Guyette on 24 Mar 2016.）

2016年3月25日，美国海军CF-01号 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机在测试任务中。（CF-01 Flt 424. Clean Wing with SD 223 F/A-18 tanker in Test track with Major Rob Guyette on 25 Mar 2016.）

2016年1月20日，美国海军CF-01号 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机在测试任务中飞越加州西海岸。（F-35A Over the West Coast An F-35A enters the West Coast Sea Test Ranges near Ventura, California, to perform a Flutter Test Mission, Jan. 20, 2016.）

美国海军CF-01号 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机在超音速颤振试飞后飞越帕塔克森特河海军航空站附近的近海测试区。（Aircraft CF-1 transits the inshore test area near NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, after supersonic ARL flutter testing.）

2013年8月20，美国马里兰州东海岸，美国海军 F-35C“闪电”II 舰载型系统发展与验证机首次与空军的 KC-135 进行空中加油。（NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md., Aug. 23, 2013 – On Aug. 20, an F-35 Lightning II carrier variant (CV) refueled from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 for the first time. With the completion of this test, the F-35C joins the A and B models in proving that all three variants of the F-35 can be refueled from a common tanker platform, despite different methods. The aircraft, known as CF-1, was piloted by Lt. Col. Patrick Moran. Earlier this month, the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101, the Navy's first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft squadron, completed its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.）

2013年1月18日，美国马里兰州，美国海军 F-35C“闪电”II 舰载型系统发展与验证机进行首次双机编队空中加油， 加油机是来自 VX-20 空中测试与评估中队的 KC-130R“大力神”空中加油机。（CF-2 Flight 158 with Mr. Dan Canin and CF-1 Flight 189 with LT Chris Tabert on 18 January 2013. First dual refueling of F-35C on KC-130 tanker. Two F-35C Lightning II carrier variant test aircraft refuel together with a Lockheed Martin KC-130 Hercules for the first time in the sky above Patuxent River, Md., in January 2013.）

2013年1月18日，美国马里兰州，美国海军 F-35C“闪电”II 舰载型系统发展与验证机进行首次双机编队空中加油， 加油机是来自 VX-20 空中测试与评估中队的 KC-130R“大力神”空中加油机。照片几乎定格了 KC-130R 的螺旋桨，显示了照相机非常高的快门速度。（NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Jan. 18, 2013) Two F-35 Lightning II carrier variants completed an aerial refueling for the first time. Test pilots Navy Lt. Christopher Tabert and Dan Canin flew CF-1 and CF-2 respectively, with a KC-130 from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. This was the first dual aerial refueling for the F-35C. The F-35C carrier variant of the Lightning II is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck landing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment. Initial carrier trials for the F-35C are scheduled for 2014. The F-35C is undergoing flight test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River before delivery to the fleet.）

2011年2月11日，美国海军CF-01号 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机在切萨皮克湾进行机体结构和载荷测试飞行。（NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Feb. 11, 2011) The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight over the Chesapeake Bay. Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus flew the F-35C for two hours, checking instruments that will measure structural loads on the airframe during flight maneuvers. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment.）

2011年3月22日，美国马里兰州帕塔克森特河海军航空站，美国海军 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机进行TC-7陆基蒸汽弹射试验。（PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (March 22, 2011) U.S. Marine Corp Lt. Col. Matt "Opie" Taylor pilots a Navy F-35 flight test aircraft CF-1 during approach to the TC-7 catapult at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The CF-1 completed functional checks and performed the first test hookup of the F-35C to the catapult. Shipboard testing of the F-35C will take place aboard a Nimitz class aircraft carrier in 2013. The F-35C Navy variant and F-35B Marine Corps variant are being tested and evaluated at NAS Patuxent River in preparation for delivery to the fleet.）

2011年3月22日，美国马里兰州帕塔克森特河海军航空站，美国海军 F-35C“闪电”II 系统发展与验证机进行TC-7陆基蒸汽弹射试验。（Navy F-35 flight test aircraft CF-1 approaches the TC-7 catapult at Naval Air Station Patuxent River March 22. With U.S. Marine Corps test pilot Lt. Col. Matt "Opie" Taylor at the controls, CF-1 completed functional checks and performed the first test hookup of the F-35C to the catapult. The test team also investigated an issue discovered during a preliminary fit check with the launch bar where it did not lower far enough to engage flight deck hardware for the catapult hook up. That test resulted in an improvement made to the launch bar so it will have a greater range of motion. The overall ship compatibility test phase, including catapult launches, is scheduled to begin this year. Shipboard testing of the F-35C aboard a CVN-68 class aircraft carrier is scheduled to take place in 2013. The F-35C Navy variant and F-35B Marine Corps variant are undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River in preparation for eventual delivery to the fleet.）