13459 results found
City / Airport:Oak Harbor - Whidbey Island NAS / Ault Field (KNUW / NUW)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:142587Submit Correction
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This Orion was retired to MASDC July 19, 1990. It was transferred to the Royal Thai Navy in 1994 as a source of parts for 3 operational Orions.
Registration / Serial:152177
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5147
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oak Harbor - Whidbey Island NAS / Ault Field (KNUW / NUW)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
City / Airport:Oak Harbor - Whidbey Island NAS / Ault Field (KNUW / NUW)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:142587Submit Correction
View count: 2312
This Orion was retired to MASDC July 19, 1990. It was transferred to the Royal Thai Navy in 1994 as a source of parts for 3 operational Orions.
Registration / Serial:152177
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3A Orion
C/n (msn):185-5147
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Oak Harbor - Whidbey Island NAS / Ault Field (KNUW / NUW)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:August 1983
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:163416
Military Code:200
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):600/D-5
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:NAWCWD
City / Airport:Point Mugu - NAS / Naval Bases Ventura County (KNTD / NTD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:142567Submit Correction
View count: 1531
Some Tomcats were specially configured as a test airframe for new avionics, weapons, wiring and so on. In the Naval designation system, test airframes receive the letter N in front of the basic type. The NF-14Ds were based at NAS point Mugu (CA) and assigned to the Naval Weapons Test Squadron Point Mugu (NWTSPM). This unit was redesignated to Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). This Tomcat shows the NAWCWD title on the leading edge, as well as the old Weapons Test Squadron on the tail.
Registration / Serial:163416
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):600/D-5
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Point Mugu - NAS / Naval Bases Ventura County (KNTD / NTD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:163416
Military Code:200
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):600/D-5
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:NAWCWD
City / Airport:Point Mugu - NAS / Naval Bases Ventura County (KNTD / NTD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:142567Submit Correction
View count: 1531
Some Tomcats were specially configured as a test airframe for new avionics, weapons, wiring and so on. In the Naval designation system, test airframes receive the letter N in front of the basic type. The NF-14Ds were based at NAS point Mugu (CA) and assigned to the Naval Weapons Test Squadron Point Mugu (NWTSPM). This unit was redesignated to Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). This Tomcat shows the NAWCWD title on the leading edge, as well as the old Weapons Test Squadron on the tail.
Registration / Serial:163416
Aircraft Version:Grumman NF-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):600/D-5
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Point Mugu - NAS / Naval Bases Ventura County (KNTD / NTD)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:8 October 1999
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:160604
Military Code:NF-710
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3184
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Photo ID:142544Submit Correction
View count: 267
Registration / Serial:160604
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3184
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:160604
Military Code:NF-710
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed S-3 Viking
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3184
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Photo ID:142544Submit Correction
View count: 267
Registration / Serial:160604
Aircraft Version:Lockheed S-3B Viking
C/n (msn):394A-3184
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:160684
Military Code:NL-211
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Photo ID:142527Submit Correction
View count: 434
Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111), USS Kitty Hawk, 1979. Made famous by the movie "Top Gun," the F-14 Tomcat is the last of Grumman's "Cat" series of Naval fighters which began with the F4F Wildcat in the 1930s. Tomcats entered service on the USS Enterprise in 1974, and flew some of the last American combat missions over Vietnam while providing air cover over Saigon during the American evacuation in April 1975. The Tomcat was retired from service in the U.S. Navy in 2006.
Registration / Serial:160684
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:160684
Military Code:NL-211
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Photo ID:142527Submit Correction
View count: 434
Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111), USS Kitty Hawk, 1979. Made famous by the movie "Top Gun," the F-14 Tomcat is the last of Grumman's "Cat" series of Naval fighters which began with the F4F Wildcat in the 1930s. Tomcats entered service on the USS Enterprise in 1974, and flew some of the last American combat missions over Vietnam while providing air cover over Saigon during the American evacuation in April 1975. The Tomcat was retired from service in the U.S. Navy in 2006.
Registration / Serial:160684
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14A Tomcat
C/n (msn):303
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 February 2012
Photo from:Gert Jan Mentink CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:149787
Alternate Serial:9787
Military Code:RG-9787
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130F Hercules
C/n (msn):282-3636
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-50
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 June 1981
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:142220Submit Correction
View count: 664
To South African Air Force as serial 410 in 1997.
Registration / Serial:149787
Alternate Serial:9787
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130F Hercules
C/n (msn):282-3636
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 June 1981
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Registration / Serial:149787
Alternate Serial:9787
Military Code:RG-9787
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130F Hercules
C/n (msn):282-3636
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-50
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 June 1981
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:142220Submit Correction
View count: 664
To South African Air Force as serial 410 in 1997.
Registration / Serial:149787
Alternate Serial:9787
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130F Hercules
C/n (msn):282-3636
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Perth (YPPH / PER)Map
Region / Country:Western Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1 June 1981
Photo by:Geoff GoodallWebsite
Registration / Serial:159114
Alternate Serial:9114
Military Code:114
Other Marks:RX
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II
C/n (msn):47584 / 696
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Harry Reid International (KLAS / LAS)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1992
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Photo ID:142186Submit Correction
View count: 589
Registration / Serial:159114
Alternate Serial:9114
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II
C/n (msn):47584 / 696
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Harry Reid International (KLAS / LAS)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1992
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Registration / Serial:159114
Alternate Serial:9114
Military Code:114
Other Marks:RX
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-9
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas DC-9/C-9
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II
C/n (msn):47584 / 696
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Harry Reid International (KLAS / LAS)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1992
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Photo ID:142186Submit Correction
View count: 589
Registration / Serial:159114
Alternate Serial:9114
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II
C/n (msn):47584 / 696
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Las Vegas - Harry Reid International (KLAS / LAS)Map
Region / Country:Nevada, United States
Photo Date:15 May 1992
Photo by:Danny GrewContact
Registration / Serial:0135
Military Code:12-P-11
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-1
C/n (msn):34
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-12F
City / Airport:Seattle - Seattle NAS (closed)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:19 March 1937 to 1 October 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:142159Submit Correction
View count: 1639
An early PBY, delivered on 19 March 1937 to VP-12F, based at NAS Seattle at Sand Point, on Lake Washington. VP-12F aircraft were marked with two red stripes on the elevators and rudders in 1937. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum
Registration / Serial:0135
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-1
C/n (msn):34
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Seattle - Seattle NAS (closed)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:19 March 1937 to 1 October 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:0135
Military Code:12-P-11
Aircraft Original Type:Consolidated 28 Catalina
Aircraft Generic Type:Consolidated PBY Catalina
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-1
C/n (msn):34
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-12F
City / Airport:Seattle - Seattle NAS (closed)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:19 March 1937 to 1 October 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:142159Submit Correction
View count: 1639
An early PBY, delivered on 19 March 1937 to VP-12F, based at NAS Seattle at Sand Point, on Lake Washington. VP-12F aircraft were marked with two red stripes on the elevators and rudders in 1937. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum
Registration / Serial:0135
Aircraft Version:Consolidated PBY-1
C/n (msn):34
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Seattle - Seattle NAS (closed)Map
Region / Country:Washington, United States
Photo Date:19 March 1937 to 1 October 1938
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:"46214"
Military Code:X-3
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF Avenger
Aircraft Generic Type:General Motors TBM Avenger
Aircraft Version:General Motors TBM-3S Avenger
C/n (msn):2066
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:24 September 2017
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:142000Submit Correction
View count: 686
In the Imperial War Museum hangar. Painted in fake markings representing the aircraft once flown by former President George Bush Sr. Fake serial 46214 is in very small print on the fin, is actually ex BuNo 69327.
Registration / Serial:"46214"
Aircraft Version:General Motors TBM-3S Avenger
C/n (msn):2066
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 September 2017
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:"46214"
Military Code:X-3
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman TBF Avenger
Aircraft Generic Type:General Motors TBM Avenger
Aircraft Version:General Motors TBM-3S Avenger
C/n (msn):2066
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Imperial War Museum Duxford
Photo Date:24 September 2017
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Photo ID:142000Submit Correction
View count: 686
In the Imperial War Museum hangar. Painted in fake markings representing the aircraft once flown by former President George Bush Sr. Fake serial 46214 is in very small print on the fin, is actually ex BuNo 69327.
Registration / Serial:"46214"
Aircraft Version:General Motors TBM-3S Avenger
C/n (msn):2066
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Duxford (EGSU)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:24 September 2017
Photo by:Aad van der VoetContact
Registration / Serial:165202
Military Code:AB-402
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):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-86
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Enterprise CVN65
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141847Submit Correction
View count: 395
Seen from the bow of the USS Enterpise (CVN-65), this flight line of Hornets. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 Sidewinders transferred from the legacy Hornet, like this one seen on the picture, to F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2011.
Registration / Serial:165202
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165202
Military Code:AB-402
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):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-86
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Enterprise CVN65
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141847Submit Correction
View count: 395
Seen from the bow of the USS Enterpise (CVN-65), this flight line of Hornets. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86 Sidewinders transferred from the legacy Hornet, like this one seen on the picture, to F/A-18E Super Hornet in 2011.
Registration / Serial:165202
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1358/C427
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165800
Military Code:AB-105
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):1531/F026
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-211
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:18 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141845Submit Correction
View count: 515
New refueling old... the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet refuels an S-3B Viking overhead the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during operations in the Persian Gulf. The Super Hornet replaced the Viking in this role from 2007 onwards. In the near future, the refueling task will be transferred to the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) that will deploy with a Carrier Air Wing. This relieves the Super Hornet a bit from their busy multi-role task.
Registration / Serial:165800
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1531/F026
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:18 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165800
Military Code:AB-105
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):1531/F026
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-211
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:18 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:141845Submit Correction
View count: 515
New refueling old... the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet refuels an S-3B Viking overhead the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during operations in the Persian Gulf. The Super Hornet replaced the Viking in this role from 2007 onwards. In the near future, the refueling task will be transferred to the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) that will deploy with a Carrier Air Wing. This relieves the Super Hornet a bit from their busy multi-role task.
Registration / Serial:165800
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):1531/F026
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:18 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164602
Military Code:AJ-213
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):630/D-35
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-213
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:141760Submit Correction
View count: 6445
Beautiful painted Tomcat of Fighter squadron (VF) 213 Black Lions on the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:164602
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):630/D-35
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:164602
Military Code:AJ-213
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):630/D-35
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-213
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:141760Submit Correction
View count: 6445
Beautiful painted Tomcat of Fighter squadron (VF) 213 Black Lions on the deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in the Persian Gulf during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:164602
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14D Tomcat
C/n (msn):630/D-35
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: 413
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: 413
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: 914
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: 914
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: 579
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: 579
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
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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: 504
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: 5066
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: 5066
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 GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:141443Submit Correction
View count: 671
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 GoodallWebsite
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 GoodallWebsite
Photo ID:141443Submit Correction
View count: 671
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 GoodallWebsite
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
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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
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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: 1092
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
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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: 2862
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: 2862
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