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Aircraft Carriers II (Closed to posting)
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Brat, see my "ping" to you on Facebook regarding recent Secretary of the Air Force decisions.
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Recently found this picture of F14 Tomcat with its unique shape which allowed for packed deck parking on a carrier
One reason why Iran picked F14 was because it could take off from a very short runway and could hit the high flying Mig25 with the Aim 54 phoniex missile
When the Shah seen this bird rival Boeings F15 he went for F14 straight away the down side was that it's a very tough plane to keep in the air very expensive to run and maintain
One reason why Iran picked F14 was because it could take off from a very short runway and could hit the high flying Mig25 with the Aim 54 phoniex missile
When the Shah seen this bird rival Boeings F15 he went for F14 straight away the down side was that it's a very tough plane to keep in the air very expensive to run and maintain
Recently found this picture of F14 Tomcat with its unique shape which allowed for packed deck parking on a carrier
One reason why Iran picked F14 was because it could take off from a very short runway and could hit the high flying Mig25 with the Aim 54 phoniex missile
When the Shah seen this bird rival Boeings F15 he went for F14 straight away the down side was that it's a very tough plane to keep in the air very expensive to run and maintain
Just beautiful, I watched TOP GUN last night and the carrier and flying scenes are still something to behold, those big sloppy aileron rolls are so kool, and I believe there is an A-7 on deck in one scene..
Top Gun of the Pacific Fleet...Bar None!! ex-USS Ranger (CV 61) is being towed to Texas to meet her fate in the ship breakers yard..aaarrrvvv..'tis a sad, sad fate indeed 'mates!
Ranger made seven deployments to Vietnam and one to Desert Storm. Ranger earned thirteen battle stars for service in Vietnam.
Ranger made seven deployments to Vietnam and one to Desert Storm. Ranger earned thirteen battle stars for service in Vietnam.
Virginia Beach, Va. (March 10, 2006) - F-14 Tomcats assigned to the “Black lions” Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) and the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) fly in formation over Naval Air Station Oceana after completing its final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcats. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven King (RELEASED)
military power..5th stage afterburner!
At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 25, 2001- Christmas Day, an F-14 “Tomcat” from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) launches off of the flight deck. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Troy M. Latham (Released)
At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Nov. 14, 2002 -- An F-14 “Tomcat” assigned to the “Black Knights” of Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VF-154) launches past steaming catapults on the bow of the ship. After an aircraft launches, steam is released as catapult pressure subsides. Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 21, 2003) -- Squadron members perform maintenance on F-14B Tomcats assigned to Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW 7) which are positioned closely together on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Nicole Goehre (RELEASED)
Ah yes.. fond memories of the Tomcat.Tomcats while a beautiful aircraft to observe was in my and many others opinion a maintenance nightmare. Requiring more maintenance hours per flight hour than any other Naval aircraft...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) -- Sailors assigned to the “Swordsmen” of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) perform maintenance on an F-14 Tomcat in the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are on deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor. (RELEASED)
More Tomcats
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) performs a fly-by past the bridge of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) – Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), aircraft number 112, completes the final catapult launch of an F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft. The last launch marks the end of an era for Naval Aviation. The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Theodore Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) – An F-14D Tomcat, aircraft number 100, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) makes a near supersonic fly-by above the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Theodore Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 27, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sit on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is currently underway conducting exercises as part of the Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Randall Damm (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 27, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sits on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is currently underway conducting exercises as part of the Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) performs a fly-by past the bridge of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) – Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), aircraft number 112, completes the final catapult launch of an F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft. The last launch marks the end of an era for Naval Aviation. The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Theodore Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) – An F-14D Tomcat, aircraft number 100, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) makes a near supersonic fly-by above the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Theodore Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 27, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sit on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is currently underway conducting exercises as part of the Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Randall Damm (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 27, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) sits on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is currently underway conducting exercises as part of the Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 24, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) prepares for an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt is currently under way maintaining qualifications as part of the Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael D. Cole (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (June 19, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31), performs a fly by past the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christopher B. Long (RELEASED)
Mediterranean Sea (Feb. 28, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) makes its approaches for landing aboard Nimitz class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Red Sea (Feb. 13, 2006) - Three F-14D Tomcats perform a fly-by over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Persian Gulf (Feb. 6, 2006) - A shooter gives the signal to launch an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
I think I'm gonna cry, between the movie "Top Gun", and seeing the Turkey at an airshow in Springfield, Il., where the Naval Aviator made a very tight, full burner, wings forward turn inside the tower at about 300 ft, at least an 80 degree bank?? this promoted a rash of "unwarranted low flying as I attempted to perfect that maneuver in my own "front yard"???
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