Reply With QuoteNo, that's an F-8. The longer fuselage, more pointed nose, and the engine nozzle all give it away.Originally Posted by IRONHORSE
A-7 Corsair Not A F-8 Crusader.
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No, that's an F-8. The longer fuselage, more pointed nose, and the engine nozzle all give it away.
yeah I agree its an F-8
Prior to Launch an F/A-18 Hornet and checking weapons.
A McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II (BuNo 149430) of fighter squadron VF-111 Sundowners about to be launched from the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) during a deployment to Vietnam in 1971/72. The F-4B is armed with AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles and Mk 82 (500 lb/227 kg) bombs. The relatively small weapons load was typical for Coral Sea due to the limited catapult capacity.
I Stand Corrected.
Chuck
080518-N-7981E-190 PERSIAN GULF (May 18, 2008) Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Crystal Crawford, assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 waits near an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the strike fighter is prepared for a mission. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)
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Rear Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CCSG) 9 discusses flight operations with Maj. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti during a tour of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams through the Pacific Ocean. John C. Stennis and multiple embarked fleet replacement squadrons are conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle Steckler
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Fleet Week Events
Highlights from the week's schedule of events:
Today
The flotilla sails into New York Harbor and docks at Pier 88 in Manhattan and Stapleton Pier on Staten Island from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Marines and sailors are honored at the Yankees game at 7 p.m.
Tomorrow
Visit the Kearsarge and the Leyte Gulf at Pier 88 in Manhattan from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check out the F-18 flight simulator at the Stapleton Pier from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Blessing of the Fleet is at the Homeport Pier at 455 Front St. on Staten Island.
The Marines hold a helicopter raid demonstration at Cunningham Park in Queens from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Friday
Visit the Leyte Gulf at Pier 90 in Manhattan from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Give blood at Pier 88 from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Visit the Canadian maritime ships at Pier 92 in Manhattan from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marines run from Nelson Rockefeller Park in Battery Park to the World Trade Center to honor 9/11 victims.
Check out Marine Day in Central Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Navy Band performs at Times Square Recruiting Station at 5 p.m.
Saturday
The Navy Band performs on the "Today" show in Rockefeller Center.
Visit the Leyte Gulf at Pier 90 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check out Marine Day in Times Square from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Marines hold a helicopter raid demonstration at Eisenhower Park on Long Island from 10 a.m. to noon and again at Clove Lake Park on Staten Island from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
There are Memorial Day parades in all five boroughs today.
There's also a Tug of War contest at the South Street Seaport from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
All ships are closed to the public on this day.
Monday
Memorial Day parades throughout the city, including one in Little Italy from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday
Visit the Navy Seal display at Pier 88 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
May 28
The ships depart New York City.
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Rafale on US Air Carrier
NIWININON,
"his brain has gone"
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) dodges a rainstorm as it steams through the Pacific Ocean. John C. Stennis and multiple embarked fleet replacement squadrons are conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Walter M. Wayman
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2008) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Weinstein, left, assists Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class James Collier in loading a super rapid bloom off board countermeasures rocket into a launch tube aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 20, 2008) Super rapid bloom off board countermeasures (SRBOC) rockets launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during a test of the ship's anti-missile defense system. Tarawa is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel A. Barker
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The sun reflects off of an AV-8B Harrier aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during sunrise in the Pacific Ocean. Tarawa is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest of forward deployed U.S. fleets, with approximately 50 ships, 120 aircraft and 20,000 Sailors and Marines assigned at any given time. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel A. Barker)
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NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) The guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals
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NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals
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NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals
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NEW YORK CITY (May 21, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relation projects and have the opportunity to visit popular attractions in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals
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amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) passes by the Statue of Liberty as it steams up the Hudson River during the Parade of Ships for Fleet Week New York 2008
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2008) A French Navy Rafale jet approaches the flight deck as it prepares to execute a touch and go on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2008) Two French Raphael Jets perform launch and recovery operations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes
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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 21, 2008) A French Navy Rafale jet launches from the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during carrier launch and recovery qualifications. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo J. Reyes
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I love this plane
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Awesome, nice teamwork pics (Rafale )
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a new video of the rafale on US carrier :
http://www.defense.gouv.fr/marine/ba...r_l_uss_truman
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. and here it is a picture of USN F/A-18 Hornet landing on the Deck of the Air Carrier Charles de Gaulle.
Also there is a E-3 from the USN onboard the CdG
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In this handout provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Essex (LHD 2) and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) steam in formation May 23, 2008 in the Andaman Sea. The Essex ARG is standing by in international waters off the coast of Burma to support Joint Task Force Caring Response, a humanitarian assistance operation developed in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.
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