An F-35B assigned to the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force continue...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 04, 2018) An F-35B assigned to the Patuxent River Integrated Test Force continues flight trials aboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), Nov. 3, 2018. (U.S. Navy ph... More
Pilots continue developmental test flights aboard the Royal Navy aircr...
NORTH ATLANTIC (Sep. 27, 2018) F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force test pilot Peter Wilson and Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Andy Edgell, first of class flight trials (fixed wing) lead test pilot, conti... More
The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in t...
SALINAS, Calif. (Mar. 23, 2019) The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the delta formation during a demonstration at the California International Airshow at the Salinas Municipal A... More
Two AV-8B Harrier IIs, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, M...
SAN DIEGO (Sep. 29, 2018) Two AV-8B Harrier IIs, attached to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over San Diego during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Mir... More
The Patriots Jet Team fly together in formation during their performa...
MIRAMAR, Calif. (Sep. 28, 2018) The Patriots Jet Team fly together in formation during their performance at the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28, 2018. This year'... More
Marines prepare a jet.. Aircraft carrier USS Enterprise
ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 07, 2012) Marines assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 prepare an F/A-18C Hornet for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enter... More
A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet ...
Arabian Gulf (May. 26, 2003) A plane captain begins start-up procedures on an F/A-18 Super Hornet prior to the first launch cycle of the day aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and Carr... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The ... More
A jet launches from the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln.
ARABIAN SEA (May. 24, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 02, 2008) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis i... More
An F/A-18C Hornet moves into launch position on the flight deck of US...
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "War Party" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eighty Seven (VFA-87) moves into launch position on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA...
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 25, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Dennis O'Connell signals as an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron One Two Nine (VAQ-129) as it prepares to la... More
F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight d...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 05, 2013) F/A-18 Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 sit on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George. H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting tailored ship'... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson direct...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 30, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an E-2D Hawkeye assigned to the "Seahawks" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 on the f... More
Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 09, 2010) Sailors prepare for a launch evolution in foggy conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are on a three-week compo... More
F-14 on final approach for a carrier landing.
Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (Jan. 26, 2001) An F-14D "Tomcat" from the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) flies over the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) platform aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) ... More
F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the Golden Warriors of Strike Fighter Squa...
Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 10, 2006) F/A-18C Hornets assigned to the "Golden Warriors" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Seven (VFA-87) prepare to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS T... More
An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 31, 2017) An E/A-18G Growler assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 prepares to launch from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson... More
An F/A-18 Hornet makes its final launch from the flight deck of USS Ki...
Pacific Ocean (May. 22, 2004) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), makes its final launch from the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) following t... More
mdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler.
GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 17, 2008) Cmdr. Michael D. McKenna, prepares to launch EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS The... More
Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Kay conducts a final check of an EA-18G Growler form...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2013) Lt. Cmdr. Douglas Kay conducts a final check of an EA-18G Growler form Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 during night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vins... More
Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electroni...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2012) Cmdr. Michael MacNicholl, outgoing commanding officer of the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, right, pulls up during an aerial change of command ceremony with Capt. Robert... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the
CORAL SEA (Jul. 08, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 prepares to launch from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Talisman Sabe... More
An F/A-18C from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 15, 2016) An F/A-18C from the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway ... More
Sailors assigned to the Air Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS...
Indian Ocean (Feb. 02, 2005) Sailors assigned to the Air Department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) remove water from the flight deck after washing the ships island. The Abraham Lincoln... More
Sailors assigned to the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 09, 2018) Sailors assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 perform maintenance on an F/A-18F Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CV... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 30, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, flies over the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman ... More
US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Lieutenant (LT) David McMillan observes the flight deck foul lines to ensure the safety of crews and landing aircr... More
An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 1...
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 05, 2013) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are u... More
An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 lau...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2010) An EA-18G Growler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting a Tailored Ship... More
ARABIAN GULF (June 16, 2014) A Sailor walks by a F/A-18F Super Hornet ...
ARABIAN GULF (Jun. 16, 2014) A Sailor walks by a F/A-18F Super Hornet attached to the "Fighting Black Lions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush ... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron...
South China Sea (Apr. 17, 2006) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Lancers of Electronic Attack Squadron One Three One (VAQ-131), conducts aerial maneuvers during an air power demonstration held for Sailors stati... More
Plane Captains assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron One O...
Pacific Ocean (Jul. 18, 2004) Plane Captains assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Five (VFA-115) hold aircraft tie-down chains while they observe their assigned aircraft launch from the d... More
Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the
ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 04, 2008) Two Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 make a low pass over the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during ... More
Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squad...
Pacific Ocean (Jun. 15, 2006) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) watch an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146... More
Sailors practice moving an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 12, 2018) Sailors practice moving an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush, with embarked Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1... More
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squad...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2010) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CV... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson direct...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May. 28, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Tyler Lambertson directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 on the flight de... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...
ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 17, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 approaches the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is depl... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squ...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 14, 2006) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137) launches from the flight deck aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln a... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jun. 20, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Fighting Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ha... More
Sailors assigned to the Black Ravens of Electronic Attack Squadron (VA...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 06, 2007) Sailors assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, perform last minute maintenance on an EA-6B Prowlers before flight operation on the flight deck of t... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2017) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The ship's carri... More
Two jets fly above USS Abraham Lincoln.
ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 06, 2012) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 fly above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln ... More
The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Su...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 09, 2007) The Catapult Safety Petty Officer gives the thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, gets ready to launch off the fli... More
An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadro...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Jun. 19, 2016) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during dual carrier strike group operatio... More
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) flight deck certifications.
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes a "touch-and-go" landing prior to making the first arrested landing or "trap" on... More
An F/A-18E assigned to the �Tophatters� of Strike Fighter Squadron Fou...
The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 13, 2003) An F/A-18E assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) approaches the flight deck for an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Car... More
Sailors simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a drill on the ...
NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BREMERTON, Wash., (May. 17, 2019) Sailors simulate extinguishing an aircraft fire during a drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting a docking ... More
An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadro...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 29, 2018) An F-35C Lightning II from the Rough Raiders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lin... More
An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 08, 2015) An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 takes off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight ... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Matthew Kopp, right, from Ha...
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 10, 2019) Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Matthew Kopp, right, from Havensville, Kan., and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Marcus Lucas, from Tampa, Fla., inspect an F/A-... More
Hornet patrols over Southern Iraq
At sea with USS Abraham Lincoln An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) patrols the skies over Southern Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch. VFA-11... More
Last launch of the F-14 Tomcat.
Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 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 launc... More
An Aviation Boatswain's Mate stands the Deck Edge Safety watch, ensur...
Aboard USS Harry S. Truman An Aviation Boatswain's Mate stands the Deck Edge Safety watch, ensuring that the flight deck is all clear for an F/A-18 Hornet preparing to launch from one of four steam powered cata... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks runs from t...
U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Mar. 27, 2013) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Matthew Fulks runs from the launching area of an E-2C Hawkeye from the Golden Hawks of Airborne Early Warning S... More
Sailors assigned to the Zappers of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadro...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 17, 2007) Sailors assigned to the "Zappers" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 130 hurry across the landing area on the flight deck during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class a... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter S...
NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 28, 2013) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhowe... More
Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraf...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 12, 2019) Two F/A-18F Super Hornets perform a fly-by of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway as part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier St... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 13, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 launches from the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Exercise Valiant Shie... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadro...
ARABIAN SEA (Apr. 18, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72... More
Sailors assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 24, 2013) Sailors assigned to the Rawhides of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 form a safety guard for a C-2A Greyhound in preparation for taxiing aboard the aircraft carrier USS H... More
US Navy (USN) Kitty Hawk and John F Kennedy Class Aircraft Carrier USS...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Tommy Gilligan, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More
A US Navy (USN) F/A-18C Hornet from Fixed Wing Fighter Attack Squadron...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk Scene Camera Operator: PHAN(Aw) Ronal... More
An Sailor gives the signal for an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 03, 2008) An Sailor gives the signal for an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 to taxi forward on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class airc... More
Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2007) Capt. Michael Manazir, prospective commanding officer for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), takes off in an F/A-18E Super Hornet. Nimitz and Carrier Air Win... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron...
Pacific Ocean (Apr. 08, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vins... More
Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 23, 2007) Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron 27, as they perform a flyby during an air power demonstratio... More
An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of USS Nimitz.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jun. 25, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet is in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for Rim of the Pacific (RIMP... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squa...
INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 16, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Gray Wolves of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed to ... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electr...
LAKEHURST, N.J. (Dec. 18, 2010) An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch during a test of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) at Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, N.J. The Navy has used ste... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Conste...
Pacific Ocean (May. 20, 2003) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2), fly over USS Constellation (CV 64) in a tight formation, at the conclusion of a practice air and sea power demonstration for an u... More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadro...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2013) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140 approaches the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)... More
Aviation Electronics Technicians perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Sup...
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sep. 13, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technicians perform maintenance on an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed airc... More
Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircra...
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 11, 2016) Sailors prepare for flight operations on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Opera... More
An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter S...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 04, 2017) An F-35C Lightning II assigned to the Grim Reapers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).... More
Capt. O.P. Honors flies over the ship's flight deck during carrier fli...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 07, 2010) Capt. O.P. Honors, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) flies over the ship's flight deck during carrier flight re-qualifications with an F/A-18F Sup... More
Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dres...
PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 09, 2013) Strike Fighter Squadron's (VFA) 81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brett Dresden wipes down a windshield of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sep. 21, 2015) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN ... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squa...
Pacific Ocean (Jan. 16, 2006) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Three Four (VFA-34), is directed to a catapult for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ... More
Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Stingers of Strike Fighter ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 01, 2007) Piloting an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, Capt. Craig Williams performs a supersonic flyby of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during hi... More
An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested landing
Pacific Ocean (Mar. 22, 2003) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Top Hatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VFA-14) prepares to make an arrested landing aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and her ... More
An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadr...
ARABIAN GULF (Apr. 08, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is depl... More
Hornet launches from USS Nimitz.
INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 28, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is condu... More
A jet lands on the flight deck.
ARABIAN SEA (Jul. 24, 2012) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower is de... More
Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fill the hangar bay of ...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 19, 2008) Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fill the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to full capacity for the first time in more than ... More
F-14's from the USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) fly in observation formati...
Central Command Area of Responsibility (Apr. 09, 2003) F-14's from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) fly in observation formation off the wing of a KC-10 Extender. The Extenders are assigned to the 305th/514th ... More
Air wing Sailors embarked aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft c...
Indian Ocean (Aug. 23, 2006) Air wing Sailors embarked aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) clean the canopy and cockpit of F/A-18 Super Hornets while preparing for flight o... More
F/A-18 Super Hornets sit on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier US...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 30, 2012) F/A-18 Super Hornets sit on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is completing its final scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet ... More
An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81...
Pacific Ocean (Dec. 04, 2006) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Eight One (VFA-81) prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimi... More
Sailors reset the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Apr. 14, 2019) Sailors reset the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) following flight operations. Abraham Lincoln is underway in the Mediterranean Se... More
Sailors perform pre-flight checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned ...
ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 06, 2017) Sailors perform pre-flight checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in ... More
An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F/A-18C Hornet, attached to th...
PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 31, 2007) An aviation boatswain's mate directs an F/A-18C Hornet, attached to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, onto one of the four steam-powered catapults on the flight... More
Flight deck personnel guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Kni...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 03, 2009) Flight deck personnel guide an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 onto a catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN... More
An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to
PERSIAN Gulf (Jan. 10, 2008) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to "The Swordsmen" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 approaches the catapult during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircr... More
View of a US Navy (USN) F-18C Hornet fighter aircraft, Strike Fighter ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Floyd Grimm, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (V...
Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One One Three (VFA-113) launches from one of four steam powered catapults on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72... More
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fight...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Thunderbolts of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 251, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Danyiel White, from Neward, N.J., prepa...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jul. 08, 2014) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Danyiel White, from Neward, N.J., prepares to move ordnance across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan ... More
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft ...
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Nov. 17, 2008) Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as they pass by the USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor. Ronald Reagan ... More