120 results found
Registration / Serial:153228
Military Code:NF-313
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7A Corsair II
C/n (msn):A137
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-93 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:21 April 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:448475Submit Correction
View count: 458
This A-7A is loaded out with two live 2000 lb. Mk.84 bombs (one under each wing). VA-93 and VA-56, both aboard USS Midway, were the last two fleet A-7A squadrons (the Navy Reserve still had A-7As for a little while longer). On April 24th, three days after I took this slide, both squadrons flew off all the A-7As to NAS Cubi Point for return to the U.S. by ship. 153228 arrived at MASDC on 27 May 1977. It was later converted to an A-7P for the Portuguese AF with s/n 5517 (later 15517). Its flying days finally ended in 1994 and it was scrapped.
Registration / Serial:153228
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7A Corsair II
C/n (msn):A137
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:21 April 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153228
Military Code:NF-313
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7A Corsair II
C/n (msn):A137
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-93 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:21 April 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:448475Submit Correction
View count: 458
This A-7A is loaded out with two live 2000 lb. Mk.84 bombs (one under each wing). VA-93 and VA-56, both aboard USS Midway, were the last two fleet A-7A squadrons (the Navy Reserve still had A-7As for a little while longer). On April 24th, three days after I took this slide, both squadrons flew off all the A-7As to NAS Cubi Point for return to the U.S. by ship. 153228 arrived at MASDC on 27 May 1977. It was later converted to an A-7P for the Portuguese AF with s/n 5517 (later 15517). Its flying days finally ended in 1994 and it was scrapped.
Registration / Serial:153228
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7A Corsair II
C/n (msn):A137
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:21 April 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:142671
Military Code:PR-06
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:448098Submit Correction
View count: 405
This slide was taken during the USS Midway Fall 1975 Indian Ocean cruise. VQ-1 used the rabbit and globe vertical tail marking in 1975 only on this EA-3B.
Registration / Serial:142671
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:142671
Military Code:PR-06
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:448098Submit Correction
View count: 405
This slide was taken during the USS Midway Fall 1975 Indian Ocean cruise. VQ-1 used the rabbit and globe vertical tail marking in 1975 only on this EA-3B.
Registration / Serial:142671
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150430
Military Code:NF-115
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-161
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:447186Submit Correction
View count: 459
This F-4N is loaded out with two live AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missiles. This a/c was retired to MASDC on 24 June 1977, with VF-161 having been its last squadron assignment.
Registration / Serial:150430
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150430
Military Code:NF-115
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-161
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:447186Submit Correction
View count: 459
This F-4N is loaded out with two live AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missiles. This a/c was retired to MASDC on 24 June 1977, with VF-161 having been its last squadron assignment.
Registration / Serial:150430
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):216
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151016
Alternate Serial:1016
Military Code:NF-202
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):345
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:447180Submit Correction
View count: 487
The F-4 Phantom II required an extendable nose gear to increase the angle of attack on the wing. This resulted in a lower takeoff speed making it compatible with the catapults in use on USN aircraft carriers. This F-4N is loaded out with two live AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missiles.
Registration / Serial:151016
Alternate Serial:1016
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):345
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151016
Alternate Serial:1016
Military Code:NF-202
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):345
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:447180Submit Correction
View count: 487
The F-4 Phantom II required an extendable nose gear to increase the angle of attack on the wing. This resulted in a lower takeoff speed making it compatible with the catapults in use on USN aircraft carriers. This F-4N is loaded out with two live AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missiles.
Registration / Serial:151016
Alternate Serial:1016
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):345
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155754
Alternate Serial:5754
Military Code:WT-10
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2956
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-232
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:446963Submit Correction
View count: 740
VMFA-232 was conducting pilot carrier qualification training aboard CV-41 when the slide was taken. This a/c was later converted to a F-4S.
Registration / Serial:155754
Alternate Serial:5754
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2956
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155754
Alternate Serial:5754
Military Code:WT-10
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2956
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-232
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:446963Submit Correction
View count: 740
VMFA-232 was conducting pilot carrier qualification training aboard CV-41 when the slide was taken. This a/c was later converted to a F-4S.
Registration / Serial:155754
Alternate Serial:5754
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):2956
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155783
Alternate Serial:5783
Military Code:WT-00
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):3028
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-232
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:446961Submit Correction
View count: 496
VMFA-232 was conducting pilot carrier qualification aboard CV-41 when this slide was taken. 155783 was later converted to a F-4S, and was eventually retired to AMARC 10 December 1986.
Registration / Serial:155783
Alternate Serial:5783
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):3028
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155783
Alternate Serial:5783
Military Code:WT-00
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):3028
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-232
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:446961Submit Correction
View count: 496
VMFA-232 was conducting pilot carrier qualification aboard CV-41 when this slide was taken. 155783 was later converted to a F-4S, and was eventually retired to AMARC 10 December 1986.
Registration / Serial:155783
Alternate Serial:5783
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II
C/n (msn):3028
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150452
Alternate Serial:0452
Military Code:NF-201
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):238
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Sea of Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:426642Submit Correction
View count: 695
Each squadron aboard USS Midway had an aircraft painted in recognition of the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial. Here is the VF-151 design. This a/c has just been relocated to this spot on the flight deck. The tug is still hooked up, the plane captain is in the cockpit, and a flight deck director (yellow shirt) is signaling the plane captain to hold the brakes. Next the chocks will be put in, the a/c secured with no less than 6 tie down chains, and the tug unhooked. If the sea state is causing a large amount of deck movement up to 18 chains may be required.
Registration / Serial:150452
Alternate Serial:0452
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):238
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Sea of Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150452
Alternate Serial:0452
Military Code:NF-201
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):238
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Sea of Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:426642Submit Correction
View count: 695
Each squadron aboard USS Midway had an aircraft painted in recognition of the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial. Here is the VF-151 design. This a/c has just been relocated to this spot on the flight deck. The tug is still hooked up, the plane captain is in the cockpit, and a flight deck director (yellow shirt) is signaling the plane captain to hold the brakes. Next the chocks will be put in, the a/c secured with no less than 6 tie down chains, and the tug unhooked. If the sea state is causing a large amount of deck movement up to 18 chains may be required.
Registration / Serial:150452
Alternate Serial:0452
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):238
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Sea of Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153093
Alternate Serial:3093
Military Code:RF-611
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1243
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFP-3
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:420948Submit Correction
View count: 453
In November 1975 USS Midway was operating in various areas of the Indian Ocean as well as the Gulf of Oman. VMFP-3 provided photo reconnaissance for Carrier Air Wing 5 and maintained a detachment of RF-4Bs aboard the ship whenever it was at sea.
Registration / Serial:153093
Alternate Serial:3093
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1243
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153093
Alternate Serial:3093
Military Code:RF-611
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1243
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFP-3
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:420948Submit Correction
View count: 453
In November 1975 USS Midway was operating in various areas of the Indian Ocean as well as the Gulf of Oman. VMFP-3 provided photo reconnaissance for Carrier Air Wing 5 and maintained a detachment of RF-4Bs aboard the ship whenever it was at sea.
Registration / Serial:153093
Alternate Serial:3093
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1243
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153107
Alternate Serial:3107
Military Code:RM-610
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMCJ-1
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:420945Submit Correction
View count: 708
VMCJ-1 RF-4B tensioned in the port bow catapult aboard USS Midway. This is a good view of how the bridle is attached to the a/c. It is one continuous cable with a loop on each end that attaches to an aft facing hook inside each wing. At the end of the catapult shot, as the RF-4B leaves the deck, the bridle slips out of the hooks. The bridle is reusable as it is captured before going overboard. All current USN carrier aircraft have a launch bar attached to the nose gear that has replaced the old bridle hookup.
Registration / Serial:153107
Alternate Serial:3107
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:153107
Alternate Serial:3107
Military Code:RM-610
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMCJ-1
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:420945Submit Correction
View count: 708
VMCJ-1 RF-4B tensioned in the port bow catapult aboard USS Midway. This is a good view of how the bridle is attached to the a/c. It is one continuous cable with a loop on each end that attaches to an aft facing hook inside each wing. At the end of the catapult shot, as the RF-4B leaves the deck, the bridle slips out of the hooks. The bridle is reusable as it is captured before going overboard. All current USN carrier aircraft have a launch bar attached to the nose gear that has replaced the old bridle hookup.
Registration / Serial:153107
Alternate Serial:3107
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas RF-4B Phantom II
C/n (msn):1533
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:136786
Alternate Serial:6786
Military Code:600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman C-1 Trader (G-96/G-125/TF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-1 Trader (G-96/G-125/TF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-1A Trader
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:CV-61 / Ranger
Aircraft Name:Spirit of 76
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:386483Submit Correction
View count: 272
This C-1A was assigned to the USS Ranger. The USS Midway and the Ranger were both operating west of the Philippines in the South China Sea. US Bicentennial markings are on the a/c. This slide was taken from the LSO (Landing Signal Officer) platform on the Midway.
Registration / Serial:136786
Alternate Serial:6786
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-1A Trader
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:136786
Alternate Serial:6786
Military Code:600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman C-1 Trader (G-96/G-125/TF)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-1 Trader (G-96/G-125/TF)
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-1A Trader
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:CV-61 / Ranger
Aircraft Name:Spirit of 76
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:386483Submit Correction
View count: 272
This C-1A was assigned to the USS Ranger. The USS Midway and the Ranger were both operating west of the Philippines in the South China Sea. US Bicentennial markings are on the a/c. This slide was taken from the LSO (Landing Signal Officer) platform on the Midway.
Registration / Serial:136786
Alternate Serial:6786
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-1A Trader
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Military Code:NF-604
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:386301Submit Correction
View count: 278
Closeup of VAW-115's US Bicentennial markings. Parked in front is the ship's US Bicentennial flight deck tractor/starter unit.
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Military Code:NF-604
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:386301Submit Correction
View count: 278
Closeup of VAW-115's US Bicentennial markings. Parked in front is the ship's US Bicentennial flight deck tractor/starter unit.
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Military Code:NF-604
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:385813Submit Correction
View count: 279
VAW-115 1976 US Bicentennial aircraft markings.
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Military Code:NF-604
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:385813Submit Correction
View count: 279
VAW-115 1976 US Bicentennial aircraft markings.
Registration / Serial:152488
Alternate Serial:2488
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):58
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:April 1976
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151706
Alternate Serial:1706
Military Code:NF-601
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):29
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Event:Midlink Exercise Airshow 1975
Photo Date:25 November 1975 to 28 November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:385811Submit Correction
View count: 875
Slide taken from the flight deck of USS Midway. This was the Midlink Exercise Airshow staged for visiting dignitaries of the participating countries, including the Shah of Iran. Here we have the unusual combo of an E-2B from VAW-115 leading EA-6A 156990 of VMAQ-2. VMAQ-2 provided a detachment of four EA-6A a/c that were assigned to CVW-5.
Registration / Serial:151706
Alternate Serial:1706
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):29
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:25 November 1975 to 28 November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151706
Alternate Serial:1706
Military Code:NF-601
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):29
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Event:Midlink Exercise Airshow 1975
Photo Date:25 November 1975 to 28 November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:385811Submit Correction
View count: 875
Slide taken from the flight deck of USS Midway. This was the Midlink Exercise Airshow staged for visiting dignitaries of the participating countries, including the Shah of Iran. Here we have the unusual combo of an E-2B from VAW-115 leading EA-6A 156990 of VMAQ-2. VMAQ-2 provided a detachment of four EA-6A a/c that were assigned to CVW-5.
Registration / Serial:151706
Alternate Serial:1706
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):29
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:25 November 1975 to 28 November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151719
Alternate Serial:1719
Military Code:NF-604
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:385810Submit Correction
View count: 236
VAW-115 E-2B about to trap aboard USS Midway. The E-2 has a wide wingspan, so being on centerline at touchdown is critical. Across the deck are the Landing Signal Officers (LSO) who assist the pilots in making a good approach. The LSOs are squadron pilots aboard the ship and specially trained for this duty.
Registration / Serial:151719
Alternate Serial:1719
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151719
Alternate Serial:1719
Military Code:NF-604
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:385810Submit Correction
View count: 236
VAW-115 E-2B about to trap aboard USS Midway. The E-2 has a wide wingspan, so being on centerline at touchdown is critical. Across the deck are the Landing Signal Officers (LSO) who assist the pilots in making a good approach. The LSOs are squadron pilots aboard the ship and specially trained for this duty.
Registration / Serial:151719
Alternate Serial:1719
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2B Hawkeye
C/n (msn):39
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151793
Military Code:NF-520
Other Marks:20
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-96
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:384399Submit Correction
View count: 346
The USS Midway was homeported at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Normal operations in the mid 1970s were conducted all over the western Pacific including the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, as well as cruises into the Indian Ocean. Here a KA-6D is tensioned on the starboard bow catapult. CV-41 had the highest operations tempo of any Pacific Fleet carrier, and the air wing a/c had a well used look to them.
Registration / Serial:151793
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-96
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:151793
Military Code:NF-520
Other Marks:20
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-96
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:384399Submit Correction
View count: 346
The USS Midway was homeported at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Normal operations in the mid 1970s were conducted all over the western Pacific including the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, as well as cruises into the Indian Ocean. Here a KA-6D is tensioned on the starboard bow catapult. CV-41 had the highest operations tempo of any Pacific Fleet carrier, and the air wing a/c had a well used look to them.
Registration / Serial:151793
Aircraft Version:Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128)
C/n (msn):I-96
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155629
Military Code:NF-503
Other Marks:03
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-355
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383888Submit Correction
View count: 411
A well worn VA-115 A-6A about to trap aboard USS Midway. The ship was operating in the Pacific south of Japan and east of Okinawa.
Registration / Serial:155629
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-355
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155629
Military Code:NF-503
Other Marks:03
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-355
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383888Submit Correction
View count: 411
A well worn VA-115 A-6A about to trap aboard USS Midway. The ship was operating in the Pacific south of Japan and east of Okinawa.
Registration / Serial:155629
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-355
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:July 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155712
Military Code:NF-512
Other Marks:12
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-438
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383876Submit Correction
View count: 610
USS Midway (CV-41) was operating in the South China Sea west of the Philippines when I took this slide.
Registration / Serial:155712
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-438
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:155712
Military Code:NF-512
Other Marks:12
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-438
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VA-115 / CVW-5
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:383876Submit Correction
View count: 610
USS Midway (CV-41) was operating in the South China Sea west of the Philippines when I took this slide.
Registration / Serial:155712
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1)
C/n (msn):I-438
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Philippines
Photo Date:October 1974
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:146451
Military Code:PR-02
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12403
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:January 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:364018Submit Correction
View count: 408
EA-3B of VQ-1 about to trap aboard USS Midway (CV-41). The ship was operating in the Pacific Ocean southeast of Japan.
Registration / Serial:146451
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12403
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:January 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:146451
Military Code:PR-02
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12403
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:January 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:364018Submit Correction
View count: 408
EA-3B of VQ-1 about to trap aboard USS Midway (CV-41). The ship was operating in the Pacific Ocean southeast of Japan.
Registration / Serial:146451
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12403
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:January 1977
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:142671
Military Code:PR-06
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:363424Submit Correction
View count: 330
Slide taken during USS Midway Fall 1975 Indian Ocean cruise. VQ-1 provided a detachment of a single EA-3B for Air Wing Five at sea periods.
Registration / Serial:142671
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:142671
Military Code:PR-06
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-1
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:363424Submit Correction
View count: 330
Slide taken during USS Midway Fall 1975 Indian Ocean cruise. VQ-1 provided a detachment of a single EA-3B for Air Wing Five at sea periods.
Registration / Serial:142671
Aircraft Version:Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):11734
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Iran
Photo Date:November 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150460
Alternate Serial:0460
Military Code:NF-210
Other Marks:14
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:January 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:363413Submit Correction
View count: 510
Originally built as a F-4B and later converted to F-4N. In the background the barricade has been raised in preparation for the recovery of a low fuel state EA-3B Skywarrior assigned to VQ-1 and operating from USS Midway. The barricade arrestment was successful with minimal damage to the a/c.
Registration / Serial:150460
Alternate Serial:0460
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:January 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:150460
Alternate Serial:0460
Military Code:NF-210
Other Marks:14
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell F-4 Phantom II
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-151
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Ship / Rig:USS Midway CV41
Photo Date:January 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact
Photo ID:363413Submit Correction
View count: 510
Originally built as a F-4B and later converted to F-4N. In the background the barricade has been raised in preparation for the recovery of a low fuel state EA-3B Skywarrior assigned to VQ-1 and operating from USS Midway. The barricade arrestment was successful with minimal damage to the a/c.
Registration / Serial:150460
Alternate Serial:0460
Aircraft Version:McDonnell F-4N Phantom II
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:International Airspace
Photo Date:January 1975
Photo by:Bob ThomasContact