There's just something about the layout and shape and lines of
the Midway that make her look more modern. The funnels on the
Illustrious make her look older too I think.
Generally looks more 'ship-y'
Marvin!!
Midway after 4 year re-fit at Hunters PT San Francisco CA 1966-'70
welcome to the XXI century!!!
From todays pictures bd Popeye Post
NORFOLK (July 15 2011) Sailors wait for the order to disembark
the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as the ship returns to
homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment to the
U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andre Rhoden/Released)
INDIAN OCEAN (July 16 2011) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier
USS George Washington (CVN 73) wrap marlin line around a leaky pipe
during a pipe patching drill. George Washington is participating in
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class William Pittman/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 14 2011) A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the
Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 catapults
from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan and
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of
responsibility conducting close-air support missions as part of
Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 14 2011) Aviation Structural Mechanic
(Equipment) 2nd Class Michael Evangelista from Seattle ensures all
systems are ready for launching an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Cougars
of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 from the aircraft
carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander Tidd/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 16 2011) Operations Specialist Seaman Ariel
Davila from Brownsfield Texas reads logs to the bridge over a
sound-powered telephone aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan
(CVN 76).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman
Michael Feddersen/Released)
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16 2011) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman
Matthew Kephart observes an F404-GE-402 jet engine on a test cell as it
is fired up on the fantail aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is underway conducting carrier
qualifications.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd
Class Nathan Parde/Released)
I think the old black&white photos are the best of showing the carriers.
gtb -redI think the old black&white photos are the best of showing the carriers.
Enterprise in hear early years
from todays bd popeye post
ARABIAN SEA (July 18 2011) Capt. Daniel Dwyer deputy commander of
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 makes his 1000th carrier landing as he lands
aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in an F/A-18A+
Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87. George H.W. Bush
is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its first
operational deployment conducting maritime security operations and
support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy
Ho/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 18 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to
the Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 prepares to land
aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is
conducting operations 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 Josh Cassatt/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 20 2011) Sailors use a Naval Firefighter's
Thermal Imager (NFTI) during hangar bay drills aboard the aircraft
carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Billy Ho/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 20 2011) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Demetrios
Sparkman assembles a Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) weapon aboard
the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is
deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting
maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations
Enduring Freedom and New Dawn on its first operational deployment. (U.S.
Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael
Smevog/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 20 2011) Airman Dann Wright assigned to Strike
Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 carries chains to the flight deck aboard the
aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is
deployed supporting maritime security operations and theater security
cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility on its
first operational deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist Seaman Gregory M. Wilhelmi/Released)
Another one in Black and white
Ranger and a Guppy? nice one.
From todays pictures bd popeye post
LOS ANGELES (July 25 2011) Sailors man the rails on the flight
deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the ship
pulls into Los Angeles Harbor. Lincoln is participating in L.A. Navy
Week 2011 one of 21 Navy Weeks scheduled in 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Randolph/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23 2011) A plane captain trainee relays
preflight signals between pilots and maintenance personnel of the Sun
Kings of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 116 aboard the aircraft
carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Air
Wing (CVW) 2 are en route to participate in Los Angeles Navy Week 2011.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian
Morales/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23 2011) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to
the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the
aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln and
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are en route to participate in Los Angeles Navy
Week 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Brian Morales/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 launches from the
aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln and
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are en route to participate in Los Angeles Navy
Week 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Brian Morales/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 22 2011) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23
transports pallets of supplies from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald
Reagan (CVN 76) to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship
USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment at sea. (U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anthony W. Johnson/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23 2011) A rig captain assigned to the deck
division abaord the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) brings
a pallet of ammunition aboard during an underway replenishment. Abraham
Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are en route to participate in
L.A. Navy Week 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication
Specialist Brian Brannon/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 23 2011) Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Maria
Arreedondo from Houston uses a flow divider while fixing a forklift
battery charging station in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS
Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Shawn J. Stewart/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 23 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling)
Airman William Smith from Kalkaska Mich. and Aviation Boatswain's Mate
(Handling) 3rd Class Erika Velez stages aircraft models in preparation
for a hangar bay aircraft movement evolution aboard the aircraft carrier
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting operations
supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation
efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo
by Seaman Nolan Kahn/Released)
INDIAN OCEAN (July 22 2011) Sailors move more than ten thousand
pounds of mail delivered by two C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to
Carrier Logistic Squadron (VA2) 115 aboard the aircraft carrier USS
George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is participating in
Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 a bilateral exercise intended to train
Australian and U.S. Forces in planning and conducting combined task
force operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
Class Juan Pinalez/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 23 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to
the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the
aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during night flight
operations. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are conducting pilot
qualification flight operations while en route to participate in Los
Angeles Navy Week 2011. Navy Weeks are intended to showcase the
investment Americans have made in their Navy and increase awareness in
cities that do not have a significant Navy presence. (U.S. Navy photo by
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jose Lopez Jr./Released)
BREMERTON Wash. (July 25 2011) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) departs Naval Base Kitsap. John C. Stennis
is on its way to the western Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Gulf for a
scheduled seven-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Steckler/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 18 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to
the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 lands aboard the
aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh Cassatt/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 22 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
Blue Diamonds of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 launches from the
aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting
operations 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 Josh
Cassatt/Released)
TIMOR SEA (July 18 2011) An E-2C Hawkeye approaches the aircraft
carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) after participating in a
simulated air strike over Australia. Curtis Wilbur is participating in
Talisman Sabre 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to
the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 lands aboard the
aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln and
Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 are conducting pilot qualifications and will be
taking part in Los Angeles Navy Week 2011. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief
Mass Communication Specialist Brian Brannon/Released)
New photos of the Chinese aircraft carrier posted on Chinese Military Photos
santana
I really like colors in the aircrafts of the US Navy!!!
I am happy they keep this tradition (at least to some of the aircrafts of the fleet..).
I am happy they keep this tradition (at least to some of the aircrafts of the fleet..).
Pictures from British Armed Forces thread
An Apache helicopter takes off from HMS Illustrious. A seaborne
exercise saw two Apache helicopters from 664 Squadron Army Air Corps
carry out deck landing practice onboard HMS ILLUSTRIOUS recently. They
embarked for a two week training package to enable pilots and ground
crews to acclimatise to working in a maritime environment.
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From todays bd popeye post!!!!!!!!
GULF OF ADEN (July 26 2011) Sailors and Marines assigned to the
Air Transfer Office remove luggage from a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the
Providers of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 on the
flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald
Reagan is conducting operations 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 3rd
Class Shawnte Bryan/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 26 2011) A medical emergency response team
responds to a simulated medical emergency in a helicopter assigned to
the Black Knights of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 as part
of a drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
Ronald Reagan is conducting operations 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 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 26 2011) Hospitalman Calisia M. Morgan prepares
to conduct a hearing test in the medical department aboard the aircraft
carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).(U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice K. Cecelia Engrums/Released)
ARABIAN SEA (July 25 2011) Culinary Specialist Seaman Elizabeth
A. Zannone makes gingerbread cookies in the bake shop aboard the
aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Smevog/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 25 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the
Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 makes an
arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald
Reagan (CVN 76). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
Class Josh Cassatt/Released)
GULF OF ADEN (July 25 2011) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the
Cougars of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 139 makes an
arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josh
Cassatt/Released)
Another set from todays!!! He 219 Post
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