Great photos.. say Ozzyjim, captions would be nice...gives the viewer a description of what he/she is seeing. Thanks!
Egerland, there's a very active thread all about the new Royal navy carriers. New information almost daily;
Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
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ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2012) Cmdr. Edgardo Moreno, the outgoing commanding officer of the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11, bids farewell to members of his former squadron following an airborne change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2012) Cmdr. Ryan Keys, the incoming commanding officer of the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11, flies past the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during an airborne change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (July 6, 2012) Cmdr. Ryan Keys, the incoming commanding officer of the Dragonslayers of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 11, right, and Lt. j.g. Trenton Daiuto prepare to board their aircraft during an airborne change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (June 29, 2012) Marines assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), perform preventative maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gregory White/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) Capt. John D. Alexander, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), trains Sailors to use a 40mm saluting battery aboard the ship. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 5, 2012) Sailors wait in line for steaks during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Cooks from the Valley, a volunteer organization from Bakersfield, Calif., delivered and cooked more than 14,000 steaks for Sailors as part of a visit to naval assets in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 7, 2012) Sailors gather in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for firefighting training during a general quarters drill. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 7, 2012) Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Bobby Medina, assigned to the Patriots of Electrician Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, sprays out grease on an EA-6B Prowler aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabrina Fine/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) Airman Rachel Moen, from Tacoma, Wash., takes a fuel sample from an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 7, 2012) Airman Yang Minyu, assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, services the nitrogen for an EA-6B Prowler aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class DJ Revell/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 8, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 approaches the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) at sunrise after delivering pallets of supplies to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a vertical replenishment. George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cody R. Boyd/Released)
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 7, 2012) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Det. 5, approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 3, 2012) Cpl. Joseph Baumb, left, and Cpl. Joseph Wolfe, both assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced), perform preventative maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU), is deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Scott Youngblood/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 toward a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)
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NORFOLK (July 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials. Harry S. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) An aviation boatswain mate (handling) directs an F/A-18C Hornet toward a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) Aviation boatswain mates push an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 over an arresting wire on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tim D. Godbee/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 6, 2012) Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, stands back after hooking cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during a replenishment at sea aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials. Harry S. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 7, 2012) A wave strikes the side of to the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) as it conducts a replenishment at sea with the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Winn/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Matthew Fulks from Utica, Mich., observes flight operations as an F/A-18C Hornet from the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2012) Navy Diver 2nd Class Christopher Vanriper, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 5, Platoon 503, repels from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14, onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while participating in a fast rope and repelling exercise.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2012) Lt. Thomas Sauer, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 5, Platoon 503, repels from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14, onto the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while participating in a fast rope and repelling exercise.
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2012) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 5, Platoon 503, participate in a fast rope and repelling exercise from an HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from the Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 and onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 5, 2012) Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1st Class David Bernhardt, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 5, Platoon 503, gives a safety brief before conducting a fast rope and repelling exercise onto the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
Nice pix guys!
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 7, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Norfolk Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials. Harry S. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 8, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) performs a full power run and rudder swing checks during sea trials. Truman is conducting sea trials in collaboration with Norfolk Naval Shipyard to train Sailors and ensure operability of equipment and systems while at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kristina Young/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 1, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), foreground, and the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) are underway in the Mediterranean Sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 1st, 2012) The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 1, 2012) The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) is alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 is directed onto the catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
Excellent post He219 keep them coming, here some from todays pictures
U.S. carrier USS George Washington stations off Hong Kong waters during a routine port visit to the territory July 10, 2012.
U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington is anchored during its port call in the Hong Kong water, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
U.S. Navy F/A-18 jets sit on the deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
A U.S. Marine walks about carrier airborne aircraft on the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in the Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
U.S. Navy sailors pushe a cart loaded with a fuel tank for a F/A-18 fighter jet on the deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Two U.S. Navy sailors stand under the wings of an F/A-18 fighter jet on the deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
A U.S. Marine walks near a F/A-18 fighter jet with a Chinese national flag in the background onboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington during its port call in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 8, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts an early morning replenishment at sea with the George Washington Strike Group. George Washington is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)
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HONG KONG (July 10, 2012) Sailors man the rails of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while arriving in Hong Kong for a port visit. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force that will protect and defend the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 7, 2012) Chief Gunner's Mate Douglas Wheeler, from West Covina, Calif., briefs Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Scott Segel, from Antioch, Ill., prior to a live-fire exercise on the fantail of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 9, 2012) Leadership assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) gather together following flights marking Lincoln's final day of operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
Captain David Lausman, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, right, walks past the Chinese-born U.S. Navy sailors on the aircraft carrier's deck in Hong Kong for its port call Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
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From todays!!!!!!!
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SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 8, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducts a vertical replenishment at sea in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, are underway for a routine summer patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Declan Barnes/Released)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 9, 2012) Sailors shelter from the heat under an F/A-18 Hornet training aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua D. Sheppard/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 9, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen unload ordnance from an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary A. Anderson/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Krzysztof Urbanik stands bow safety watch as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Aces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis is conducting sustainment exercises off the coast of California designed to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2012) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Annakatrina Vargas directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an ammunition on load. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Tyndall/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 9, 2012) Sailors move ordnance on an aircraft elevator while an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Eightballers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 delivers ordnance on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during an ammunition on load.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)
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HONG KONG (July 10, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) man the rails as the ship pulls into Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the second port visit for the aircraft carrier since it departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean P. La Marr/Released)
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 10, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 perform maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
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NORFOLK (July 10, 2012) Tugboats assist the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) pull into Norfolk Naval Station after 16 months at Norfolk Naval Shipyard during its docking planned incremental availability. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Benjamin Kelly/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 9, 2012) A Sailor signals as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (July 9, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 is shut down after landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
In this photo issued by Britain's Ministry of Defence, showing 150 sailors and aircrew recreating the Olympic Rings on the flight deck of HMS Ocean, to mark the start of the ship's Olympic deployment as it arrives Friday July 13, 2012 at Greenwich on the River Thames in London, where she will be acting as a helicopter landing platform and logistics hub. The 21,500 ton helicopter carrier will also be home for 400 military personnel providing security in Greenwich Park, where the equestrian events and modern pentathlon will take place. The O2 arena, dome at top right, which is being renamed as the North Greenwich Arena during the Olympic Games.
Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship, sails into Greenwich in London, on July 13, 2012, as it prepares to anchor on the River Thames, in southeast London. It will be used during the Olympic Games as a base for helicopters and military personnel. The London 2012 Olympic Games will begin on July 27, 2012.
Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean (L), the Royal Navy's largest ship, sails into Greenwich in London, on July 13, 2012, as it prepares to anchor on the River Thames, in southeast London. It will be used during the Olympic Games as a base for helicopters and military personnel. The London 2012 Olympic Games will begin on July 27, 2012.
Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship, is pictured on July 14, 2012 in Greenwich, southeast London, where it will be used during the Olympic Games as a base for helicopters and military personnel. The London 2012 Olympic Games will begin on July 27, 2012.
A helicopter is pictured on July 14, 2012 on the deck of Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship, in Greenwich, southeast London, where it will be used during the Olympic Games as a base for helicopters and military personnel. The London 2012 Olympic Games will begin on July 27, 2012.
Have the next best thing then, Su-33 doing a touch and go as a part of testingOriginally Posted by Flyboy77
More over here :-
http://kuleshovoleg.livejournal.com/81096.html
Some photos I took the previous days..
Gret Pictures D-Mitch!!! Do u have more???
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ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 10, 2012) An SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter from the Nightdippers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5 flies the national ensign alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Julia A. Casper/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brenton G. Poyser/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 11, 2012) A plane captain, assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, wipes down the canopy of an EA-6B Prowler on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 takes off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 11, 2012) F/A-18 Hornets and F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class DJ Revell/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 10, 2012) Sailors conduct preflight preparations on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Carlos M. Vazquez II/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) U.S. Marine helicopters sit on the flight deck during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Crosby/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter practices landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2012) Sailors prepare to move two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (Canadian Forces photo by MCpl Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Canadian Forces Combat Camera/Released)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 12, 2012) Marines assigned to Combat Assault Company perform a loading exercise with the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) with amphibious assault vehicles during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adriana J. Cantu/Released)
A boat drifts near The HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.
People visit near the moored HMS Ocean on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.
The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.
The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.
The HMS Ocean is moored on July 15, 2012 in London, England. Britain's helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, the Royal Navy's largest ship is currently moored on the River Thames outside Greenwich where it will stay during the 2012 Olympic games.
Thank you! I will add 3 more but they are not good photos.
From the Chinese Military Photos thread
CCTV's report about Varyag's sea trial:
Video: http://www.56.com/u59/v_NzAxNjA0MjQ....id=NzAxNjA0MjQ
^She is a good looking ship.
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