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VF-11 Red Rippers F-14B Tomcat

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VF-1 Wolfpack F-14B Tomact NAS Miramar CA

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VF-2 Bounty Hunters F-14 Tomcat & F/A-18 Hornet

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VF-14 F-4B Phantom NAS Oceana VA

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VF-154 Black Knights F-14 Tomcat NAS Miramar

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VF-103 Jolly Rogers F-14 Tomcat NAS Oceana VA

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VF-111 Sundowners F-4B Phantom on the USS Coral Sea CVA-43 circa 1970

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VA-195 DamBusters A-7E-7-CV Corsair II (BuNo 157534) of attack squadron VA-195 Dambusters on a bombing mission over North Vietnam in 1970. VA-195 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) for a deployment to Vietnam from 6 November 1970 to 17 July 1971.

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bd popeye said:

Thanks!

Oh no.. I wish I was at North Island. I know my wife and I would enjoy it. I have been to the Miramar air show in San Diego held annualy several times. Mainly because I was stationed at Miramar from '86 to '91 except for my time on the Nimitz.

I was also station at NAS North Island from '77- '85.

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siegecrossbow said:

I think you mentioned this before so sorry to ask again:

What was your job on the Nimitz?

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General Info: Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR) are responsible for keeping parachutes, life rafts, personal flight gear, and other aviation survival gear in proper working condition. These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew perform numerous in-flight duties and operate aircraft systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earn additional pay for flying. In addition PR's may also volunteer for programs such as SEAL Team or EOD.

What They Do: The duties performed by PRs include: inspecting, maintaining and repairing survival equipment, flight gear and protective clothing (anti-gravity suits etc.); using, adjusting, maintaining and repairing sewing machines; inspecting and testing oxygen regulators, liquid oxygen converters and safety equipment; repairing, packing and rigging parachutes; equipping and packing life rafts; manufacturing various types of fabric work and webbing assemblies used in survival equipment.

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I miss the F-14. Personally I think it was one of the best aircraft the USA Navy has ever operated. Great line, Great fighter Great aircraft, and the airframes were lasting longer that expected.

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bd popeye said:

On the Nimitz I worked in the AIMD Parachute loft. I was an Aircrew survival Equipmentman.

AIMD stands for = Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department.

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I was never an aircrew man or worked with Navy SEALs or EOD.



Tomcats while beautiful and capable were a maintenance nightmare. Requiring more maintenance hours than any other USN carrier borne aircraft.

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siegecrossbow said:

That sounds really cool!!! Also I would guess, judging from what you said earlier about Tomcats, that you knew that they were mainteneance nightmares from personal experience?

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) Aircraft fly over San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of helicopters fly over San Diego Bay during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Edwardo Proano/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) Aircraft simulate refueling operations as they fly over San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) Formations of CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters fly over San Diego Bay near the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly over San Diego Harbor during the kick off of the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Stanley Jr./Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters fly over San Diego Bay during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/ Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) AV-8B Harriers fly by the moon over San Diego Bay during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of CH-53 Super Stallion helicopters flies past the USS Midway aircraft carrier museum during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly over San Diego Harbor while participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland A. Franklin/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 16, 2011) The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment. Laboon deployed as part of a Standing Naval Maritime Group, a multi-national maritime force that trains and operates together and is available to NATO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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GULFPORT, Miss. (Feb. 16, 2011) Builder 2nd Class Sean Duvall, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 18, is welcomed home by his wife and son at the Naval Construction Battalion Center Training Hall. NMCB-18 is returning from a seven month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Rob Mims/Released)

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NORFOLK (Feb. 16, 2011) Engineman 3rd Class Christopher Mann greets his daughter for the first time the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Laboon deployed for six months as part of a Standing Naval Maritime Group, a multi-national maritime force that trains and operates together and is available to NATO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josue L. Escobosa/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) Rig captain Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Zachary Chavez signals as pallets of stores arrive in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment at sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group 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 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 16, 2011) Sailors direct a Royal Thai Navy Bell 212 helicopter as it prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Exercise Cobra Gold 2011, a U.S. and Thailand co-sponsored multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability between participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 16, 2011) Sailors run out to chock and chain a Royal Thai Navy Bell 212 helicopter aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

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ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2011) MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Blackjacks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 deliver stores to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a replenishment at sea. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group 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 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Feb. 15, 2011) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is moored at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (Feb. 14, 2011) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) maneuvers behind the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during Cobra Gold 2011. Cobra Gold is a multi-national strategic training exercise co-sponsored by the U.S. and Thailand. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Geronimo C. Aquino/Released)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 14, 2011) Sailors conduct an emergency barricade exercise aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group and is 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 Jared M. King/Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2011) Sailors assigned to the air department set up the emergency barrier on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during flight deck drills. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting training exercises before deploying to the western Pacific Ocean and the U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony W. Johnson/Released)

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