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RM2JN93TB–A Supermarine Walrus amphibian airplane being launched from the catapult deck of HMS Bermuda The aircraft has just left the catapult. Initially used for gunnery spotting in naval actions, the main task of ship-based aircraft was patrolling for Axis submarines and surface-raiders and it also saw limited use in bombing and strafing shore targets. Walruses continued to be used for air-sea rescue in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.
RMB4M25W–Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959 A Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar aircraft waits for launch from the flight deck as another takes to the air after using the steam catapult for take off Mirrorpix
RMD656CD–A US Navy plane director guides an F/A-18C Hornet onto a catapult for take off on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower April 9, 201 in the North Arabian Sea.
RMD3FTRM–(dpa) - A soldier prepares the catapult take-off of a Luna surveillance drone from the ground station at a military training area near Murnau, Germany, 11 February 2003. The Luna drone, with a length of only two metres and a wing span of four metres, can be operated via an autopilot system and can film and send videos from a short distance without jeopardizing the lives of soldiers
RM2AMMW1K–200110-N-BD352-0292 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 10, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the 'Sunliners' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, left, takes off as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the 'Knighthawks' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, lines up on a catapult to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea Jan. 10, 2020. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Me
RM2R4BYN2–US Navy Pilots assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VFA-103), and Fighter Squadron One Four Three VFA-143, prepare to taxi to the catapult for take off from the flight deck.
RM2GYJTW4–200110-N-BD352-0292 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 10, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the 'Sunliners' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, left, takes off as an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to the 'Knighthawks' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, lines up on a catapult to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Arabian Sea Jan. 10, 2020. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Me
RM2T52JWJ–1007046003P-032 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 4, 2010) A plane director guides an F/A-18 Hornet onto the catapult for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy
RM2T6XWEP–Zwei Kampfflugzeuge der U.S. Navy USN vom Typ Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet der VFA-2 kurz vor dem Katapultstart vom US-amerikanischen Flugzeugträger USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 bei Nacht. Flugaktivitäten an Bord des US-amerikanischen Flugzeugträgers USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 mit Kampfflugzeugen vom Typ Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet im Persischen Golf während Operation Iraqi Freedom / Enduring Freedom im Mai 2008. *** Two U S Navy USN Boeing F A 18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft of VFA 2 shortly before catapult take-off from the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72 at night Flight act
RMHFY9P9–A plane director guides an F/A-18 Hornet onto the catapult for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. USS Harry S. Truman action DVIDS296678
RM2CGCJGB–A newspapercutting showing a Fairey Seafox, a 1930s British reconnaissance floatplane built for the Fleet Air Arm and designed to be catapulted from the deck of a light cruiser during the Second World War. In 1939, a Seafox played a part in the Battle of the River Plate against the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, by spotting for the naval gunners. This ended with Admiral Graf Spee's scuttling and destruction.
RMAHX63E–Corpus Christi Texas USA USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum Cartoon mural depicting catapult take off and arrested landing
RMB4FW6G–Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Scimitar aircraft 1959 waits to launch off the deck of Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious as another aircraft take to the air using the steam catapult
RMCW8346–A pilot prepares to be launched from a catapult in an F/A-18 Hornet during take off aboard the USS Nimitz, Aug. 13. When aircraft are launched they reach speeds greater than 150 mph in approximately two seconds.
RMTA2B9G–An Arado Ar 196 seaplane ready to take off on the catapult of a German warship. Photo: Eschenburg
RMD656CF–A US Navy plane director guides an F/A-18C Hornet onto a catapult for take off on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower April 9, 201 in the North Arabian Sea.
RMD3FRXB–(dpa) - A soldier stands behind a Luna surveillance drone on the ground station of a military training area near Murnau, Germany, 11 February 2003. The Luna drone starts with a catapult take-off. It can be operated via an autopilot system and can film and send videos from a short distance without jeopardizing the lives of soldiers. The Luna drone was requested by the UN weapon insp
RMEB0CBY–A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington November 21, 2014 off the coast of Japan.
RMTA14HW–An Arado Ar 196 seaplane on the catapult of a warship of the German Kriegsmarine before take off. Undated photo.
RM2HT24Y9–A supermarine Scimitar is manoeuvred on to the starboard catapult ready for take off on the deck of HMS Centaur, during a farewell exercise by the Fleet squadron. Liverpool, Merseyside, 19th August 1965.
RM2B2B8EW–The Dornier Do 18 with the registration number D-ARUN and the baptismal name Zephir at take-off from the upper deck of the catapult ship 'Schwabenland'.
RM2T52JW4–1007046003P-077 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 4, 2010) A plane captain assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 gives a thumbs-up to signal that the F/A-18C Hornet is ready to be moved to the catapult for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VMFA-312 is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy
RM2T6XWG6–Ein Kampfflugzeug der U.S. Navy USN vom Typ Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet der VFA-2 kurz vor dem Katapultstart vom US-amerikanischen Flugzeugträger USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72. Flugaktivitäten an Bord des US-amerikanischen Flugzeugträgers USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 mit Kampfflugzeugen vom Typ Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet im Persischen Golf während Operation Iraqi Freedom / Enduring Freedom im Mai 2008. *** A U S Navy USN Boeing F A 18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft of VFA 2 shortly before catapult take-off from the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72 Flight activities on board the US
RMHFY9P7–A plane captain assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 gives a thumbs-up to signal that the F/A-18C Hornet is ready to be moved to the catapult for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. VMFA-312 is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. USS Harry S. Truman action DVIDS296680
RMB4G2GA–Royal Navy Ships Aircraft Carrier HMS Victorious August 1959 A member of the Launch Flight Deck Crew standing over the steam catapult calls in an aircraft to line up for take off
RMHFR2FD–060216-N-7318W-002 Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 16, 2006) – Pilots assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VFA-103), and Fighter Squadron One Four Three VFA-143, prepare to taxi to the catapult for take off from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are underway conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Period. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Apprentice Scott Wojciechowski (RELEASED) US Navy 060216-N-7318W-002 Pilots assigned to Strike Fighter Squad
RFJF4K2K–A U.S. Navy crewman holds up a weight board with the take-off weight of an F/A-18E Hornet in preparation for a catapult launch from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). DoD photo by Airman Benjamin Dennis, U.S. Navy
RMHFY9P6–100704-N-6003P-077 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 4, 2010) A plane captain assigned to the Checkerboards of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 gives a thumbs-up to signal that the F/A-18C Hornet is ready to be moved to the catapult for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). VMFA-312 is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park/Releas
RMPCGCCP–Petty Officer 3rd Class Doug Bellew displays the weight of an F/A-18F Super Hornet to the catapult safety officer before take off on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing 11 are conducting tailored ship's training availability off the coast of Southern California.
RME0RHX9–Sep. 17, 1959 - 17-9-59 Flying exercises from H.M.S. Victorious. Members of the press today spent a day at sea in H.M.S. Victorious, flagship of the Aircraft Carrier Squadron, to witness flying exercises, off Portsmouth. Keystone Photo Shows: The scene aboard H.M.S. Victorious today, as Scimitars take off by Steam Catapult, during today's flying exercises.
RM2BW35NN–German steamer to be used in trials of a mid Atlantic air base . The German steamer ' Westfalen ' has been reconstructed to serve as a base in the mid Atlantic for the regular air line which the German Lufthansa Company is to establish between Europe and South America . the vessel is equipped with a catapult invented by Herr Heinkel , the aircraft manufacturer , which will be used to enable the machines to take off again . The catapult is said to be the largest in the world . The aircraft are raised on board the base by means of a special drag sail and crane . A hydroplane on the mid Atlantic
RMT6B93C–1st November 1993 Operation Continue Hope. An F/A-18 Hornet is about to take off from no.2 catapult of the U.S.Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean, 50 miles off Mogadishu, Somalia.
RM2R4AM22–US Navy Air Department Catapult Shooters take cover as an F-A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), is launched off of the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-c
RM2TA2NJ0–USS ENTERPRISE prepares for Operation Frequent Wind in May 1975. An F-14 Tomcat is shown on the forward catapult, positioned for immediate take-off. The deck is occupied by fifteen CH-53 helicopters of Marine Squadron EMI-463, returning to home base after evacuation exercises in Phnom Penh and Saigon. (Defense Department Photo)
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RMEB0CC0–A US Navy sailor directs a F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft onto a catapult for launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington November 21, 2014 off the coast of Japan.
RM2AG05DE–U.S. Navy sailor Jessie Rose gives a thumbs up as he launches a Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Inherent Resolve December 13, 2019 in the Arabian Gulf.
RM2HX65XD–Plane Controlled By Radio -- This light plane, ***** on catapult prior to take off, is the OQ - ***** radio-controlled target plane, used at ***** Field, Air Technical Service Command Head Quarters. The pilotless plane, which is capable of speed up to 140 miles per hour was used during the war for training air force gunnery students. After take off, elevator and rudder controls are operated by radio from the ground. September 15, 1945. (Photo by ACME).
RFJD17TT–A U.S. Navy crewman holds up a weight board with the take-off weight of an F/A-18E Hornet in preparation for a catapult launch from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). DoD photo by Airman Benjamin Dennis, U.S. Navy
RMHFY9P8–100704-N-6003P-032 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 4, 2010) A plane director guides an F/A-18 Hornet onto the catapult for take-off aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kilho Park/Released) US Navy 100704-N-6003P-032 A plane director guides an F-A-18 Hornet onto the catapult for take-off aboard the
RM2R4CEHP–US Navy An aircraft handler lines up an F-A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).
RM2X07MGF–WITH THE EMPEROR OFF THE SOUTH COAST OF FRANCE. AUGUST 1944, ON BOARD THE ESCORT CARRIER HMS EMPEROR WHICH TOOK PART IN THE SOUTHERN FRANCE OPERATIONS. - A view across the flight deck of HMS EMPEROR. The aircraft whose tailplane is in the foreground, is waiting to be shot off the catapult. The 800 Squadron Hellcat already reved up is waiting to take its place, and a third is being ranged behind
RM2BW35MM–German steamer to be used in trials of a mid Atlantic air base . The German steamer ' Westfalen ' has been reconstructed to serve as a base in the mid Atlantic for the regular air line which the German Lufthansa Company is to establish between Europe and South America . the vessel is equipped with a catapult invented by Herr Heinkel , the aircraft manufacturer , which will be used to enable the machines to take off again . The catapult is said to be the largest in the world . The aircraft are raised on board the base by means of a special drag sail and crane . A hydroplane on the mid Atlantic
RMT6B984–1st November 1993 Operation Continue Hope. An F/A-18 Hornet is about to take off from no.2 catapult of the U.S.Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean, 50 miles off Mogadishu, Somalia.
RMMXRHDY–161202-N-JU894-166 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) Sailors direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet towards the catapult for take off on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Brooke Macchietto/Released)
RM2TA3B3W–A Marine Attack Squadron 223 Skyhawk jet is catapulted off the crosswind runway at Chu Lai, Vietnam on August 1, 1967. The catapult allows for an ultra-short takeoff when the regular field is unusable or when wind directions prevent heavy load takeoffs from the main runways. The launching dolly is visible below the jets in the image. This photograph is an official Defense Department photo taken by Corporal Cowen.
RM2R4A8CE–US Navy A T-45A Goshawk attached to Training Wing Two (TW-2) approaches a catapult on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in preparation for take off
RM2M8KX2B–Catapult launching officers LT. Commander Tony Boex and LT. Tom Mossey signal an EA-6B Prowler aircraft for take-off. On March 10th, following China's intent to conduct live fire war games off the coast of Taiwan, Secretary of State Warren Christopher announced that the carrier was being moved closer to the Taiwan Straits. CV-62 is the only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier and is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. It is the last of the Forrestal class fossil-fueled carriers, and is the Navy's oldest operational ship. Base: USS Independence (CV 62) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
RM2H0A73X–210107-N-CU072-1207 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 7, 2021) – U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kelly Altschul, a catapult officer, signals the pilot of an EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gray Wolves” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142, to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 7, 2021. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. As the U.S. Navy's largest forward deployed fleet, with its approximate 50-70 ships and submarines, 140 aircraft, and 20,000 Sailors in the area of operations a
RM2AG05DJ–U.S. Navy sailor Jessie Rose gives a thumbs up as he launches a Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Inherent Resolve December 13, 2019 in the Arabian Gulf.
RMHFX9W7–050719-N-0535P-337 Atlantic Ocean (July 19, 2005) - A catapult shooter aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), holds his position while launching one of the last F-14B Tomcats, assigned to the 'Swordsmen' of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), from the flight deck. The current underway-period marks the final time the F-14 Tomcat will take part in flight operations while embarked aboard Truman. VF-32 will shortly begin the process of transitioning to the newer F/A-18F Super Hornet. Truman is currently conducting carrier qualifications and operations off the East C
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RMHFE9A4–050202-N-7405P-356 Persian Gulf (Feb. 2, 2005) Ð Air Department Catapult Shooters take cover as an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the ÒGunslingersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), is launched off of the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Harry S. Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions over Iraq. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group and CVW-3 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global
RMHFXDYN–050919-N-5384B-088 Pacific Ocean (Sept. 19, 2005) - As a EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the ÒLancersÓ of Electronic attack Squadron One Three One (VAQ-131), prepares for take off, an F/A-18 Super Hornet launches from the waist catapult of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently conducting Quarterly Surge Sustainment Training off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Justin R. Blake (RELEASED) US Navy 050919-N-5384B-088 As a EA-6B Prowler, assigned to the Lancers of Elec
RFR95BHT–A U.S. Navy crewman holds up a weight board with the take-off weight of an F/A-18E Hornet in preparation for a catapult launch from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). DoD photo by Airman Benjamin Dennis, U.S. Navy
RMHFE3DK–040819-N-0057P-052 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 19, 2004) - A T-45A Goshawk attached to Training Wing Two (TW-2) approaches a catapult on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in preparation for take off. Lincoln is conducting operations in preparation for deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Seth C. Peterson (RELEASED) US Navy 040819-N-0057P-052 A T-45A Goshawk attached to Training Wing Two (TW-2) approaches a catapult on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in preparation for take off
RM2CDPRJA–The Walrus first flew in 1933 and was a British single-engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft designed by R. J. Mitchell and manufactured by the British aircraft company Supermarine. Although designed to serve as a fleet spotter for catapult launching from cruisers or battleships, during World War Two, the aircraft was largely employed in other roles, notably as a maritime patrol aircraft and as a rescue aircraft for ditched aircrew.
RMHFEAFR–050303-N-5781F-039 Pacific Ocean (Mar. 3, 2005) - The officers and Sailors, assigned to the ÒRoyal MacesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27), line up on the flight deck aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) to watch their outgoing squadron commanding officer, Cmdr. James Bynum, catapult off the flight deck during a fly-by change of command. Cmdr. Kevin Mannix, VFA-27's former executive officer, took command of the squadron during the fly-by. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only pe
RM2BW35NC–German steamer to be used in trials of a mid Atlantic air base . The German steamer ' Westfalen ' has been reconstructed to serve as a base in the mid Atlantic for the regular air line which the German Lufthansa Company is to establish between Europe and South America . the vessel is equipped with a catapult invented by Herr Heinkel , the aircraft manufacturer , which will be used to enable the machines to take off again . The catapult is said to be the largest in the world . The aircraft are raised on board the base by means of a special drag sail and crane . A hydroplane on the mid Atlantic
RMT5WJ1A–1st November 1993 Operation Continue Hope. The flight deck of the U.S.Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean, 50 miles off Mogadishu, Somalia. An F/A-18 Hornet is about to take off from no.2 catapult on the 4.5 acre deck.
RMHFD23E–Petty Officer 3rd Class Doug Bellew displays the weight of an F/A-18F Super Hornet to the catapult safety officer before take off on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing 11 are conducting tailored ship's training availability off the coast of Southern California. Aerial action aboard the USS Nimitz 154443
RMHFXBRK–050807-N-6106R-038 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 7, 2005) - An Department Sailor connects the launch bar of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the ÒDiamondbacksÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron one Zero Two (VFA-102), to the catapult shuttle prior to take off from the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group and the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) are participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) with the U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps in the western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training profici
RM2T52F61–1101313374C-068 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2011) A Sailor assigned to the air department aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watches an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 take off. George H.W. Bush is in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite training unit exercise. Navy
RMHFW5FG–090225-N-3946H-050 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2009) Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Doug Bellew displays the weight of an F/A-18F Super Hornet to the catapult safety officer before take off on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are conducting tailored shipÕs training availability off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Heil/Released) US Navy 090225-N-3946H-050 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Doug Bellew displays the weig
RF2AG05DW–A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft attached to the Sidewinders of Strike Fighter Squadron 86, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Inherent Resolve December 13, 2019 in the Arabian Gulf.
RMHFXB1H–051103-N-0057P-010 Pacific Ocean (Nov. 3, 2005) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate guides an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the 'Kestrels' of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137), to a steam-powered catapult in preparation for take off aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently conducting joint carrier strike group training with USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) off the coast of Southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Seth C. Peterson (RELEASED) US Navy 051103-N-0057P-
RF2AG05DF–A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter aircraft attached to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron 154, launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt during routine training operations December 12, 2019 in the Pacific Ocean.
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RMHFDG65–020228-N-0376S-045 At sea aboard Charles De Gaulle (R 91) Feb. 28, 2002 - A U.S. Navy E-2C 'Hawkeye' from the 'Golden Hawks' of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One One Two (VAW-112) prepares to take off from the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The ÒHawkeyeÓ embarked with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) made an arrested landing and catapult launch from the French carrier to demonstrate multinational capabilities between the two NavyÕs. John C. Stennis and coalition forces are conducting combat missions in support of Opera
RM2M8N10M–A US Navy ES-3A Viking assigned to the Sea Shadows of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Five (VQ-5) readies for take off, from the conventional aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), during sustained operations in the Persian Gulf. The INDEPENDENCE is forward deployed to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 22 February 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62)
RFR968Y1–A U.S. Navy crewman holds up a weight board with the take-off weight of an F/A-18E Hornet in preparation for a catapult launch from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). DoD photo by Airman Benjamin Dennis, U.S. Navy
RMHFR9GG–060829-N-7526R-050 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 29, 2006) - An aircraft handler lines up an F/A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate (RELEASED) US Navy 060829-N-7526R-050 An aircraft handler lines up an F-A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircra
RM2BW35NF–German steamer to be used in trials of a mid Atlantic air base . The German steamer ' Westfalen ' has been reconstructed to serve as a base in the mid Atlantic for the regular air line which the German Lufthansa Company is to establish between Europe and South America . the vessel is equipped with a catapult invented by Herr Heinkel , the aircraft manufacturer , which will be used to enable the machines to take off again . The catapult is said to be the largest in the world . The aircraft are raised on board the base by means of a special drag sail and crane . A hydroplane on the mid Atlantic
RMRB7F1G–ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 2, 2016) Sailors direct an F/A-18E Super Hornet towards the catapult for take off on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
RMHFXMFC–090707-N-3610L-087 ARABIAN SEA (July 7, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Fighting Redcocks from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan utilizes four catapults to help increase efficiency and space management during flight operations. Ronald Reagan is currently deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations are focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosper
RMHFDHE3–020724-N-2147L-003 - At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) July 24, 2002. Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Seventeen (CVW 17), prepare to take off from catapults two and three on the waist of the flight deck. The Norfolk, Va.-based aircraft carrier is on a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Second Class Corey T. Lewis.) US Navy 020724-N-2147L-003 Carrier Air Wing 17 aircraft prepare for launch
RMRJF81M–LAKEHURST, N.J. (July 27, 2011) An F-35C test aircraft piloted by Lt. Christopher Tabert launches from a steam catapult for the first time. CF-3 is the designated carrier suitability test aircraft. The F-35C carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River before eventual delivery to the fleet.
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