12822 results found
Registration / Serial:164258
Military Code:AJ-306
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-15
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141746Submit Correction
View count: 360
The cat launch... you have to see it (and feel it)! Especially from deck level near one of the four steam catapults of an American super carrier. The steam pressure builds up and pushes an average aircraft in just two seconds from 0 mph to some 150 mph (240 km/u) in 310 feet (94 m) with up to 3.5g's (recalculating this acceleration compared to an average car, that would be something as an acceleration from 0 mph to 60 mph (100km/u) in 0,8 sec!
Registration / Serial:164258
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164258
Military Code:AJ-306
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-15
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141746Submit Correction
View count: 360
The cat launch... you have to see it (and feel it)! Especially from deck level near one of the four steam catapults of an American super carrier. The steam pressure builds up and pushes an average aircraft in just two seconds from 0 mph to some 150 mph (240 km/u) in 310 feet (94 m) with up to 3.5g's (recalculating this acceleration compared to an average car, that would be something as an acceleration from 0 mph to 60 mph (100km/u) in 0,8 sec!
Registration / Serial:164258
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1021/C239
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164603
Military Code:AJ-101
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-31
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141736Submit Correction
View count: 798
Registration / Serial:164603
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164603
Military Code:AJ-101
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-31
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141736Submit Correction
View count: 798
Registration / Serial:164603
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:160143
Military Code:AJ-700
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3125
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VS-24
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141722Submit Correction
View count: 528
Double Nuts S-3B Viking manoeuvering to the cat of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:160143
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3125
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:160143
Military Code:AJ-700
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3125
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VS-24
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141722Submit Correction
View count: 528
Double Nuts S-3B Viking manoeuvering to the cat of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:160143
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3125
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164675
Military Code:AJ-401
Other Marks:WAR PARTY
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1105/C291
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-87
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141691Submit Correction
View count: 410
The squadron commanders aircraft on the cat of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship was sailing in the Persian Gulf and operations continued 24/7 with multiple launches and recoveries during the day. This baby Hornet was launched during first light.
Registration / Serial:164675
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1105/C291
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164675
Military Code:AJ-401
Other Marks:WAR PARTY
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1105/C291
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-87
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141691Submit Correction
View count: 410
The squadron commanders aircraft on the cat of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The ship was sailing in the Persian Gulf and operations continued 24/7 with multiple launches and recoveries during the day. This baby Hornet was launched during first light.
Registration / Serial:164675
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1105/C291
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164342
Military Code:AJ-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):617/D-22
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-31
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141611Submit Correction
View count: 4352
There are Tomcats and there are beautiful Tomcats. A classic picture of a towed Tomcat over the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). The aircraft was on its way to the the rear of the flight deck where it was positioned for an upcoming morning launch. Many Tomcats were scrapped at AMARG to prevent spare parts feeding to Iran. Luckily, this beauty was relieved from that fate. Since September 2006, 164342 is preserved at the Wings over Miami Museum at Kendall (FL).
Registration / Serial:164342
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):617/D-22
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164342
Military Code:AJ-100
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):617/D-22
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-31
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141611Submit Correction
View count: 4352
There are Tomcats and there are beautiful Tomcats. A classic picture of a towed Tomcat over the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). The aircraft was on its way to the the rear of the flight deck where it was positioned for an upcoming morning launch. Many Tomcats were scrapped at AMARG to prevent spare parts feeding to Iran. Luckily, this beauty was relieved from that fate. Since September 2006, 164342 is preserved at the Wings over Miami Museum at Kendall (FL).
Registration / Serial:164342
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):617/D-22
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:148321
Alternate Serial:8321
Military Code:JD-21
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130F Hercules (L-282)
C/n (msn):282-3567
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VXE-6
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:10 May 1970
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:141443Submit Correction
View count: 618
Registration / Serial:148321
Alternate Serial:8321
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130F Hercules (L-282)
C/n (msn):282-3567
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:10 May 1970
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:148321
Alternate Serial:8321
Military Code:JD-21
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130F Hercules (L-282)
C/n (msn):282-3567
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VXE-6
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:10 May 1970
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Photo ID:141443Submit Correction
View count: 618
Registration / Serial:148321
Alternate Serial:8321
Aircraft Version:Lockheed LC-130F Hercules (L-282)
C/n (msn):282-3567
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:10 May 1970
Photo by:Geoff Goodall (via David Carter)Website
Registration / Serial:122475
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):[ 122475 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:30 November 1947 to 29 February 1948
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:141399Submit Correction
View count: 2423
The first prototype of the F9F Panther, still without tip tanks which soon became a standard fit. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum
Registration / Serial:122475
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):[ 122475 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:30 November 1947 to 29 February 1948
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:122475
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-79 Panther
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):[ 122475 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:30 November 1947 to 29 February 1948
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:141399Submit Correction
View count: 2423
The first prototype of the F9F Panther, still without tip tanks which soon became a standard fit. Photo from: San Diego Air & Space Museum
Registration / Serial:122475
Aircraft Version:Grumman XF9F-2 Panther
C/n (msn):[ 122475 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New York, United States
Photo Date:30 November 1947 to 29 February 1948
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:0408
Military Code:5-CS-16
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss SOC Seagull
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss SOC Seagull
Aircraft Version:Curtiss SOC-2 Seagull
C/n (msn):12220
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VCS-5
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:141317Submit Correction
View count: 960
Seagulls from the USS Louisville in formation over Sydney during a goodwill visit. The ship's full complement was four aircraft. 0408 was lost at sea on June 4, 1943 when operating from the USS Savannah. Cruiser scout squadrons had detachments of aircraft on several ships at the same time. Photo from: State Library of Victoria
Registration / Serial:0408
Aircraft Version:Curtiss SOC-2 Seagull
C/n (msn):12220
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:0408
Military Code:5-CS-16
Aircraft Original Type:Curtiss SOC Seagull
Aircraft Generic Type:Curtiss SOC Seagull
Aircraft Version:Curtiss SOC-2 Seagull
C/n (msn):12220
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VCS-5
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:141317Submit Correction
View count: 960
Seagulls from the USS Louisville in formation over Sydney during a goodwill visit. The ship's full complement was four aircraft. 0408 was lost at sea on June 4, 1943 when operating from the USS Savannah. Cruiser scout squadrons had detachments of aircraft on several ships at the same time. Photo from: State Library of Victoria
Registration / Serial:0408
Aircraft Version:Curtiss SOC-2 Seagull
C/n (msn):12220
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:164603
Military Code:AJ-101
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-31
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141309Submit Correction
View count: 2550
F-14D of Fighting THIRTY ONE taxiying over the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt during the sundown cruise of the Tomcat.
Registration / Serial:164603
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164603
Military Code:AJ-101
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-31
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141309Submit Correction
View count: 2550
F-14D of Fighting THIRTY ONE taxiying over the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt during the sundown cruise of the Tomcat.
Registration / Serial:164603
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):631/D-36
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 October 2005
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:158039
Military Code:NH-502
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128)
C/n (msn):P-16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAQ-135
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141003Submit Correction
View count: 1442
Green shirts on deck of a US aircraft carrier are Air wing maintenance and quality control personnel, catapult and arresting gear crews, Visual Landing Aid electricians, Hook Runners, Cargo-handling personnel, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) troubleshooters, Photographer's mates and Helicopter landing signal enlisted personnel (LSE) and Hook Up man (ensures that aircraft launchbar (left) and holdback fitting (right) are properly seated in the catapult). This green shirt on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) verifies the EA-6B weight with the pilot and the catapult crew prior to launch.
Registration / Serial:158039
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128)
C/n (msn):P-16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:158039
Military Code:NH-502
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128)
C/n (msn):P-16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAQ-135
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141003Submit Correction
View count: 1442
Green shirts on deck of a US aircraft carrier are Air wing maintenance and quality control personnel, catapult and arresting gear crews, Visual Landing Aid electricians, Hook Runners, Cargo-handling personnel, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) troubleshooters, Photographer's mates and Helicopter landing signal enlisted personnel (LSE) and Hook Up man (ensures that aircraft launchbar (left) and holdback fitting (right) are properly seated in the catapult). This green shirt on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) verifies the EA-6B weight with the pilot and the catapult crew prior to launch.
Registration / Serial:158039
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128)
C/n (msn):P-16
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165882
Military Code:NH-106
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F042
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140992Submit Correction
View count: 808
The very first F/A-18F cruise took place on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in 2003. Together with sister squadron VFA-14 Tophatters (operating the F/A-18E), VFA-41 Black Aces flew numbers of missions from the Nimitz in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This F/A-18F of the Black Aces is being prepped for the launch and is just lowering its folded wings.
Registration / Serial:165882
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F042
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165882
Military Code:NH-106
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing F/A-18/EA-18 Hornet/Growler
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F042
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140992Submit Correction
View count: 808
The very first F/A-18F cruise took place on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in 2003. Together with sister squadron VFA-14 Tophatters (operating the F/A-18E), VFA-41 Black Aces flew numbers of missions from the Nimitz in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This F/A-18F of the Black Aces is being prepped for the launch and is just lowering its folded wings.
Registration / Serial:165882
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F042
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:160764
Other Marks:764
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5671
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140990Submit Correction
View count: 93372
An EP-3E Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System (ARIES) II seen during its landing at its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Souda air base (Crete, Greece). This aircraft belonged to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1 "World Watchers". Its role is aerial reconnaissance and gathering electronic and signals intelligence. The squadron is is based at NAS Whidbey Island (WA). The EP-3Es wil be retired soon, as the modern P-8A Poseidon (a military variant of the Boeing 737) is taking over its role.
Registration / Serial:160764
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5671
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:160764
Other Marks:764
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5671
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140990Submit Correction
View count: 93372
An EP-3E Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System (ARIES) II seen during its landing at its Forward Operating Base (FOB) Souda air base (Crete, Greece). This aircraft belonged to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (VQ) 1 "World Watchers". Its role is aerial reconnaissance and gathering electronic and signals intelligence. The squadron is is based at NAS Whidbey Island (WA). The EP-3Es wil be retired soon, as the modern P-8A Poseidon (a military variant of the Boeing 737) is taking over its role.
Registration / Serial:160764
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5671
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:13 July 2013
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162168
Military Code:NH-36
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-30/Det.3
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140988Submit Correction
View count: 530
A Carrier On-board Delivery (COD) C-2A Greyhound appraoching the stern of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during operations in the Persian Gulf while participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:162168
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162168
Military Code:NH-36
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-30/Det.3
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140988Submit Correction
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A Carrier On-board Delivery (COD) C-2A Greyhound appraoching the stern of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during operations in the Persian Gulf while participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:162168
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162906
Military Code:NH-304
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):467/A384
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-97
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140986Submit Correction
View count: 3813
A surprise and completely contrasting with the grey mass on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) was this Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 "Warhawks" F/A-18A Hornet. One of the Warhawks Hornets went broke during the Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment, so a replacement aircraft was flown in, and this appeared to be a former US Navy adversary aircraft that served the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center (NSAWC, Top Gun) from NAS Fallon (NV).
Registration / Serial:162906
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):467/A384
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162906
Military Code:NH-304
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):467/A384
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-97
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140986Submit Correction
View count: 3813
A surprise and completely contrasting with the grey mass on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) was this Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 "Warhawks" F/A-18A Hornet. One of the Warhawks Hornets went broke during the Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment, so a replacement aircraft was flown in, and this appeared to be a former US Navy adversary aircraft that served the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center (NSAWC, Top Gun) from NAS Fallon (NV).
Registration / Serial:162906
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
C/n (msn):467/A384
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165113
Military Code:NH-614
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60H (S-70B-5)
C/n (msn):701951
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HS-6
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140979Submit Correction
View count: 5292
Two HH-60H, also nicknamed Rescue Hawks, were assigned to a Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons within an Air Wing. These special equipped Seahawks gave the Carrier Air Wing commanders their own Combat Search and Rescue capability. The HH-60H is easy to recognize by its FLIR extension, mounted on a gimbal on its nose. This Forward Looking InfraRed sensor enabled the pilots to see through darkness, haze, smoke and poor weather. The FLIR can also be used to target Hellfire missiles, that could be mounted on specially-fitted pylons. This camo HH-60H was seen on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68).
Registration / Serial:165113
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60H (S-70B-5)
C/n (msn):701951
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165113
Military Code:NH-614
Aircraft Original Type:Sikorsky S-70
Aircraft Generic Type:Sikorsky S-70 (H-60 Black Hawk/Seahawk)
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60H (S-70B-5)
C/n (msn):701951
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:HS-6
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140979Submit Correction
View count: 5292
Two HH-60H, also nicknamed Rescue Hawks, were assigned to a Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons within an Air Wing. These special equipped Seahawks gave the Carrier Air Wing commanders their own Combat Search and Rescue capability. The HH-60H is easy to recognize by its FLIR extension, mounted on a gimbal on its nose. This Forward Looking InfraRed sensor enabled the pilots to see through darkness, haze, smoke and poor weather. The FLIR can also be used to target Hellfire missiles, that could be mounted on specially-fitted pylons. This camo HH-60H was seen on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68).
Registration / Serial:165113
Aircraft Version:Sikorsky HH-60H (S-70B-5)
C/n (msn):701951
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140978Submit Correction
View count: 1720
Pictured on board of the USS Nimitz (CVN_68) this Viking shows clearly its identity, Sea Control "Squadron (VS) 29, nicknamed Dragonfires. Although both in an almost boring grey color scheme, NH-700 is in stark contrast to its unmarked squadron mate 159766/NH-705.
Registration / Serial:160569
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):3149
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:140978Submit Correction
View count: 1720
Pictured on board of the USS Nimitz (CVN_68) this Viking shows clearly its identity, Sea Control "Squadron (VS) 29, nicknamed Dragonfires. Although both in an almost boring grey color scheme, NH-700 is in stark contrast to its unmarked squadron mate 159766/NH-705.
Registration / Serial:160569
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):3149
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165829
Alternate Serial:5829
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29979 / 496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:140776Submit Correction
View count: 289
Registration / Serial:165829
Alternate Serial:5829
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29979 / 496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:165829
Alternate Serial:5829
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29979 / 496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:140776Submit Correction
View count: 289
Registration / Serial:165829
Alternate Serial:5829
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29979 / 496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:169009
Military Code:YD-009
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44951 / 5963
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-4
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:140542Submit Correction
View count: 202
Registration / Serial:169009
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44951 / 5963
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:169009
Military Code:YD-009
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44951 / 5963
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-4
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:140542Submit Correction
View count: 202
Registration / Serial:169009
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44951 / 5963
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:164008
Military Code:NF-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-27
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:140444Submit Correction
View count: 291
Registration / Serial:164008
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:164008
Military Code:NF-211
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-27
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Photo ID:140444Submit Correction
View count: 291
Registration / Serial:164008
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):890/C154
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Atsugi (RJTA / NJA)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:16 October 2000
Photo by:Gerard HelmerContact
Registration / Serial:169002
Military Code:PD-002
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44943 / 5740
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-9
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:140349Submit Correction
View count: 230
Registration / Serial:169002
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44943 / 5740
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Registration / Serial:169002
Military Code:PD-002
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-8/800 (BBJ2)
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44943 / 5740
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-9
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact
Photo ID:140349Submit Correction
View count: 230
Registration / Serial:169002
Aircraft Version:Boeing P-8A Poseidon
C/n (msn):44943 / 5740
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:22 April 2019
Photo by:Ian HowatContact