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US Navy said:
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11, hosted French sailors as they continued operations in the central Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 22.

The group, from the French navy destroyer Chevalier Paul (D621), had the opportunity to interact with Nimitz Sailors, tour the ship and observe flight operations. The highlight of the visit for both ships was executing an air defense exercise (ADEX).

The ADEX provided an opportunity for ships from both nations to ensure the interoperability and integration of their systems and personnel in defending against air threats.

Lt. Michael Christoph, a pilot with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146, participated in both the planning and execution of the exercise, which included a trip to the Chevalier Paul.

"I was excited to go there," he said. "And they were very excited to have us and were very gracious hosts."

The ADEX provided the opportunity to participate in a simulation of intercepts. For this exercise, the Chevalier Paul was in charge of controlling the aircraft.

"I thought they did a good job controlling the aircraft. You can tell they're not new at it. They're very proficient," said Christoph. "I was impressed."

The exercise allowed forces from both nations to gain experience and demonstrate their ability to work together. It was also a demonstration of both nations' ability to work together to respond to a situation with little notice.

Nimitz welcomed the chance to sail alongside Chevalier Paul, swapping professional experiences and ideas, and showcasing interoperability.

"It's a great opportunity for the whole strike group as well as the air wing," said Lt. Cmdr. Albert Head, operations officer for Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117. "It's important to understand how they do business, and to give them a sense of what we would bring to the fight."
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This is US Carrier Strike Group 11 centered on the Nimitz. It performed this exercises in the Mediterranean with the French destroyer, Chevalier Paul (D621), and once the aircraft were launched, in this exercise it was the Chevalier Paul that controlled the aircraft.

Here's a pic of the Chevalier Paul, which is one of France's two Horizon class DDGs, very similar in appearance and function to the Royal Navy's Daring, Type 45 destroyers. Very, very capable multi-mission, air defense destroyers.


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TerraN_EmpirE said:
I suspect something along the lines of the latter two. As I believe Boeing is the lead on the Boeing Lockheed martin team.
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I agreed, although I prefer this one instead.

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Air Force Brat

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I agreed, although I prefer this one instead.

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Somebody beat her about the head and neck with an ugly stick, NYET~! Although the Winglets/Vertical stabs get my vote, tailess is Half----- aerodynamics, in fact you have to deflect or drag something to create stability, in spite of the fanboi's love affair, they take away one concern, to give you about 5 more??? brat
 
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Air Force Brat said:
Somebody beat her about the head and neck with an ugly stick, NYET~! Although the Winglets/Vertical stabs get my vote, tailess is Half----- aerodynamics, in fact you have to deflect or drag something to create stability, in spite of the fanboi's love affair, they take away one concern, to give you about 5 more??? brat
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LOL...how dare you talk to my darling like that?! You....sir....must take that back (just kidding).

But the other two is just the slight variation of the B-2 and the X-47 design. Pretty common = pretty boring

Sorry Brat just my two cents about them.:eek::p
 
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Of course I was speaking plane wise.:p
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Perhaps a duel at 20 paces, pink paint balls of course, nah!, I love Lockheed, and Lockeed aircraft, the reason I am still the Air Force Brat, also love McDonnald/Douglas,,,, my favorite bomber, Boeing B-47, Douglas A-26, and of course the B-ONE, and bless their hearts for including winglet/vert stabs, on their flying wing de-riv, but that cockpit/intake, that's heresy, she'll never make the cover of Cosmo??? brat

Life's to short for an ugly airplane!
 
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Air Force Brat said:
Perhaps a duel at 20 paces, pink paint balls of course, nah!, I love Lockheed, and Lockeed aircraft, the reason I am still the Air Force Brat, also love McDonnald/Douglas,,,, my favorite bomber, Boeing B-47, Douglas A-26, and of course the B-ONE, and bless their hearts for including winglet/vert stabs, on their flying wing de-riv, but that cockpit/intake, that's heresy, she'll never make the cover of Cosmo??? brat

Life's to short for an ugly airplane!
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LOl...bring it on Brat (paint ball duel of course).:eek:

But I like that cockpit/intake look! It's the new sexy! It would make it to Vanity Fair and Cosmos will regret it for losing the chance to uncover the newest cover girl of the world (I'm talking about the bomber of course).;)
 
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