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ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2011) An E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy A. Hazel/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Obrian, aircraft launch and recovery equipment officer, waits to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions for Operation New Dawn in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nicolas C. Lopez/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 is recovered aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy A. Hazel/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) conducts flight operations while underway in the Arabian Gulf. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy A. Hazel/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are conducting maritime security operations and close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy A. Hazel/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Leonardo Valdez-Fonseca, deck edge operator, signals to a shooter as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2011) A plane captain signals to the pilots of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 that the aircraft is ready for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2011) A shooter takes cover from jet blast as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter (VFA) 136 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Leonardo Valdez-Fonseca, deck edge operator, operates catapult two as an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released)
^ Love me some Etendards.
Dumb question - do Aussies ever fly fam missions off US carriers with their F-18s? I imagine pilot exchanges still occur, but I was wondering about actual aircraft.
Here a video of the French Aeronavale
No, they dont.Originally Posted by Hellfish
I love this one
S-2 Tracker
1957 - An S2F Tracker launches from the carrier Philippine Sea (CVS 47) while an HSS Seabat flies overhead during flight operations. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1957 - The carrier Antietam (CVS 36) underway with an S2F Tracker and HSS Seabats on the flight deck. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1961 - Landing Signal Officers (LSO) are visible on the platform as an S2F Tracker prepares to trap on board the carrier Antietam (CVS 36) using the mirror landing system. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1964 - An S-2 Tracker launches from the carrier Essex (CVS 9) during operations in the North Atlantic. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1970 - A S-2 Tracker of Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 33 passes by a Landing Signal Officer (LSO) on its way to trapping on board the carrier Hornet (CVS 12).
1970 - S2F-3S Trackers fly over the carrier Ticonderoga (CVS 14) as she arrives at San Diego following converion to an antisubmarine warfare carrier. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
Aerial view of the bow of USS Intrepid (CVS 11) underway with E-1 Tracer and S-2 Tracker aircraft parked on the forward portion of the flight deck.
Excellent pictures Max, thanks for posting!!!
You are welcome, santana.
S-2 Tracker
A few more...
1955 - The escort carrier Point Cruz (CVE 119) pictured underway with an HO4S-3S of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS) 4 and S2F-1 Trackers of Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 25 on board. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1955 - The carrier Antietam (CVS 36) underway with S2F Trackers and HSS Seabats on the flight deck.Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1956 - The carrier Antietam (CVS 36) underway with S2F Trackers on the flight deck. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1957 - S2F Trackers of Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 37 fly over the carrier Philippine Sea (CVS 47). Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
1957 - S2F Trackers of Antisubmarine Squadron (VS) 37 fly over the carrier Philippine Sea (CVS 47). Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
Love those Essex class cv's and cvs's. Thats my time frame.
Thanks for posting.
EJ
Joint operations between the US Navy and Royal Navy
You are very welcome, Eugene.
Some pics of USN/RN cross deck operations :
circa 1958 - A Royal Navy Sea Venom pictured on the catapult of the aircraft carrier Saratoga (CVA 60). Eisenbarth Photograph Collection.
1958 - Bow view of Centaur-class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy with U.S. and British aircraft on board. Eisenbarth Photograph Collection.
circa 1958 - TF Trader aircraft from the carrier Essex (CVA 9) pictured with Royal Navy aircraft on board the British carrier Victorious (R38) during operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Eisenbarth Photograph Collection.
circa 1958 - A Royal Navy Sea Venom approached the flight deck of the carrier Saratoga (CVA 60) for recovery. Eisenbarth Photograph Collection.
1957-1959 - A Royal Navy Supermarine Scimitar being readied for launch from the carrier Saratoga (CVA 60). Eisenbarth Photograph Collection.
Three aircraft, two from Heavy Attack Squadron Five (VAH-5) and one from the Royal Navy, in-flight refueling. The tanker is an A3D from USS Forrestal (CVA-59). Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
Three aircraft, two of Heavy Attack Squadron Five (VAH-5) flying from USS Forrestal (CVA-59), in-flight refueling. The tanker is an A3D. The plane being refueled is of the Royal Navy. Shortly after this shot the Royal Navy aircraft's probe nozzle came off, flew back and hit his center windshield. He headed for home and made it okay. Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
A3Ds among four other aircraft. One has the drogue extended for in-flight refueling. There are five aircraft in the photograph from Heavy Attack Squadron Five (VAH-5). The two others are from the Royal Navy. VAH-5 flies from the USS Forrestal (CVA-59). Robert L. Lawson Photograph Collection.
I Like this one
Long time ago I want to post this video here
/\ by the way does any one knows the first song of the soundtrack???
/\ by the way does any one knows the first song of the soundtrack???
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