1/72 F-35B Lightning II "Operation Achillean" ZM159/025 617 Sqn. HMS Queen Elizabeth Nov 2022 (Beast Mode)The British forces took part in Operation Achillean as a multi unit deployment that operated from the North Sea to the Mediterranean to show the strong bonds they have with NATO. The Royal Navy portion consisted of nine warships including HMS Queen Elizabeth with No. 617 Dam Busters onboard. The 617 was reformed in preparation to fly the F 35. One of the aircraft was F 35B ZM159 025 c n 2BK. 0025 U. S. serial 169931 that began flight testing in the U.