On VF-31 Tomcatters F-14Ds for a 7-hour mission
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) aircraft carrier saw the F-14Ds from VF-31, the Tomcatters, and VF-213, the Black Lions, embark for the “last cruise” of the legendary Tomcat in…
The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) aircraft carrier saw the F-14Ds from VF-31, the Tomcatters, and VF-213, the Black Lions, embark for the “last cruise” of the legendary Tomcat in…
On Aug. 8, 2021, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) carrier successfully conducted a third explosive event off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, marking the completion of the ship’s Full…
We spoke with CAPT Bill “Striker” Switzer, a former Navy fighter pilot who has carrier landings in three legendary fighters – F-8, F-4, and F-14 – for his candid and…
The oldest U.S. Navy electronic attack squadron, VAQ-130 Zappers, flies the EA-18G Growler Called “VAQ-130 Zappers Cruise 2016,” the following cool video is probably the best EA-18G Growler footage you…
‘Upon contact with the flight deck, the throttle is advanced to full power. Prior to that, the pilot modulates throttle to maintain the proper rate of descent, but upon touchdown,…
No doubt this is the most unique place you’ve ever seen snow angels being made! Taken on Jan. 7, 2017, at Norfolk, Va, the funny picture in this post shows…
In the end, all 35 planes landed safely. When I talked to several pilots afterward, they reported that they never saw the ship once. In 1972 I was on the USS…
Each year during Christmas season a sailor dressed as Santa Claus is tasked to direct aircraft movement during flight operations aboard U.S. Navy flattops Taken on Dec. 10, 2016, the…
Indian Navy will continue to support the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Aeronautical Development Agency in its research on the Naval LCA Chief of the Indian Navy, Adm. Sunil…
Theodore Roosevelt is moored and homeported in San Diego undergoing a scheduled Planned Maintenance Availability. Taken on Nov. 14, 2016, the breathtaking pictures in this article feature the brightest moon…