185 results found
Registration / Serial:162172
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):52
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-40 Det.1
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218659Submit Correction
View count: 2842
The Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) plane during its landing to the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). The Greyhound is the workhorse of the US Navy and brings cargo, personnel to the carrier from a shore-base, this time Muharraq, Bahrain.
Registration / Serial:162172
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):52
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162172
Military Code:57
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):52
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-40 Det.1
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218659Submit Correction
View count: 2842
The Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) plane during its landing to the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). The Greyhound is the workhorse of the US Navy and brings cargo, personnel to the carrier from a shore-base, this time Muharraq, Bahrain.
Registration / Serial:162172
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):52
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164265
Military Code:AC-201
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):1028/C244
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-312
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218657Submit Correction
View count: 386
US Marine Corps Hornet deployed within a US Navy Carrier Air Wing. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 "Checkerboards" had this honour to deploy with CVW-3 on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was the during the maiden cruise of the Truman.
Registration / Serial:164265
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1028/C244
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164265
Military Code:AC-201
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):1028/C244
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-312
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218657Submit Correction
View count: 386
US Marine Corps Hornet deployed within a US Navy Carrier Air Wing. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312 "Checkerboards" had this honour to deploy with CVW-3 on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was the during the maiden cruise of the Truman.
Registration / Serial:164265
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1028/C244
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164261
Military Code:AC-401
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):1024/C241
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-105
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218642Submit Correction
View count: 297
Baby Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 "Gunslingers" about to touch down on board the USS Harry S. Truman while deployed in the Persian Gulf.
Registration / Serial:164261
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1024/C241
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164261
Military Code:AC-401
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):1024/C241
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-105
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218642Submit Correction
View count: 297
Baby Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 "Gunslingers" about to touch down on board the USS Harry S. Truman while deployed in the Persian Gulf.
Registration / Serial:164261
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1024/C241
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:163027
Military Code:AC-600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-126
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218564Submit Correction
View count: 476
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126 (VAW-126) "Seahawks" E-2C catching the cable of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
Registration / Serial:163027
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:163027
Military Code:AC-600
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-126
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218564Submit Correction
View count: 476
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126 (VAW-126) "Seahawks" E-2C catching the cable of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
Registration / Serial:163027
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218531Submit Correction
View count: 3350
The Swordsmen CAG bird in full colour. Rarely seen, this Tomcat was launched from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) with a flag to shoot at. The flag, seen lying on the deck next to the the Tomcat, was attached to the F-14s rear end (to the tailhook construction) with a very long rope. When the Tomcat was launched, the rope followed the aircraft, as well as the flag. Other aircraft were then able to shoot at the flag during air-to-air-training.
Registration / Serial:162916
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):564
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218531Submit Correction
View count: 3350
The Swordsmen CAG bird in full colour. Rarely seen, this Tomcat was launched from the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) with a flag to shoot at. The flag, seen lying on the deck next to the the Tomcat, was attached to the F-14s rear end (to the tailhook construction) with a very long rope. When the Tomcat was launched, the rope followed the aircraft, as well as the flag. Other aircraft were then able to shoot at the flag during air-to-air-training.
Registration / Serial:162916
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):564
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218521Submit Correction
View count: 1014
Tomcat on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Registration / Serial:161860
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218521Submit Correction
View count: 1014
Tomcat on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Registration / Serial:161860
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):496
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:161424
Military Code:AC-114
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):434/KB-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-32
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218519Submit Correction
View count: 557
A Fighting Squadron (VF) 32 "Swordsmen" Tomcat being prepared for a new training mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The aircraft was just coming out of maintenance below deck and was clean of weapons.
Registration / Serial:161424
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):434/KB-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:161424
Military Code:AC-114
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman F-14 Tomcat
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):434/KB-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-32
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Harry S Truman CVN75
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:218519Submit Correction
View count: 557
A Fighting Squadron (VF) 32 "Swordsmen" Tomcat being prepared for a new training mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The aircraft was just coming out of maintenance below deck and was clean of weapons.
Registration / Serial:161424
Aircraft Version:Grumman F-14B Tomcat
C/n (msn):434/KB-1
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:1 March 2001
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165298
Military Code:AB-603
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A52-169
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-123
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:218488Submit Correction
View count: 994
Touch down of a E-2C Hawkeye at the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while deployed in the Persian Gulf.
Registration / Serial:165298
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A52-169
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:165298
Military Code:AB-603
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman E-2 Hawkeye
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A52-169
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAW-123
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:218488Submit Correction
View count: 994
Touch down of a E-2C Hawkeye at the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) while deployed in the Persian Gulf.
Registration / Serial:165298
Aircraft Version:Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
C/n (msn):A52-169
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:165862
Military Code:NH-201
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-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-14
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:184797Submit Correction
View count: 484
A Tophatters commanders bird on deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68).
Registration / Serial:165862
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165862
Military Code:NH-201
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-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-14
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:184797Submit Correction
View count: 484
A Tophatters commanders bird on deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68).
Registration / Serial:165862
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E038
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165880
Military Code:NH-103
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):F040
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:184794Submit Correction
View count: 411
A Strike Fighter Squadron ((VFA) FORTY ONE "Black Aces" Super Hornet seen manoeuvring on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). The type saw for its maiden operational deployment while embarked on board the Nimitz. The squadron deployed with sister squadron VFA-14 Tophatter (an F/A-18E is seen in the back ground) within Carrier air Wing ELEVEN to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:165880
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F040
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165880
Military Code:NH-103
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):F040
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:184794Submit Correction
View count: 411
A Strike Fighter Squadron ((VFA) FORTY ONE "Black Aces" Super Hornet seen manoeuvring on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). The type saw for its maiden operational deployment while embarked on board the Nimitz. The squadron deployed with sister squadron VFA-14 Tophatter (an F/A-18E is seen in the back ground) within Carrier air Wing ELEVEN to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Registration / Serial:165880
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F040
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165887
Military Code:NH-113
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):F047
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:184792Submit Correction
View count: 426
A Strike Fighter Squadron ((VFA) FORTY ONE "Black Aces" Super Hornet seen on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during the first joint F/A-18E and F deployment (the Es saw earlier their first deployment as a sole squadron). The Nimitz and its Carrier air Wing ELEVEN were deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, so the brand-new two-seat aircraft also saw their first combat deployment in these days.
Registration / Serial:165887
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F047
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165887
Military Code:NH-113
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):F047
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-41
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:184792Submit Correction
View count: 426
A Strike Fighter Squadron ((VFA) FORTY ONE "Black Aces" Super Hornet seen on board the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during the first joint F/A-18E and F deployment (the Es saw earlier their first deployment as a sole squadron). The Nimitz and its Carrier air Wing ELEVEN were deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, so the brand-new two-seat aircraft also saw their first combat deployment in these days.
Registration / Serial:165887
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
C/n (msn):F047
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165870
Military Code:NH-211
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-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E046
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-14
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:177994Submit Correction
View count: 392
Pictured on board of the USS Nimitz while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 "Tophatters" was the second squadron that deployed with the F/A-18E Super Hornet, but the first that deployed together with a sister squadron that was equipped with the F/A-18F.
Registration / Serial:165870
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E046
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:165870
Military Code:NH-211
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-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E046
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VFA-14
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:177994Submit Correction
View count: 392
Pictured on board of the USS Nimitz while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 "Tophatters" was the second squadron that deployed with the F/A-18E Super Hornet, but the first that deployed together with a sister squadron that was equipped with the F/A-18F.
Registration / Serial:165870
Aircraft Version:Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
C/n (msn):E046
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162168
Military Code:NH-36
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-30/Det.3
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:173040Submit Correction
View count: 1340
Greyhound folding its wings after landing at the USS Nimitz
Registration / Serial:162168
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:162168
Military Code:NH-36
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman C-2 Greyhound
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VRC-30/Det.3
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Ship / Rig:USS Nimitz CVN68
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:173040Submit Correction
View count: 1340
Greyhound folding its wings after landing at the USS Nimitz
Registration / Serial:162168
Aircraft Version:Grumman C-2A Greyhound
C/n (msn):48
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:28 April 2003
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial: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: 323
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: 323
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
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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: 426
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:164891
Military Code:AB-205
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):1223/C352
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-251
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:141829Submit Correction
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Within several Carrier Air Wings, the US Marine Corps embedded some F/A-18C Hornet squadrons. Within Carrier Air Wing ONE in 2007 this was Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 Thunderbolts. This baby Hornet roars off the deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. So close with this incredible speed... a challenge to photograph... this one was made with 1/2000 sec, F/4,0, ISO 320, with only 50mm.
Registration / Serial:164891
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1223/C352
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 September 2007
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:164891
Military Code:AB-205
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):1223/C352
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMFA-251
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:141829Submit Correction
View count: 1000
Within several Carrier Air Wings, the US Marine Corps embedded some F/A-18C Hornet squadrons. Within Carrier Air Wing ONE in 2007 this was Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 Thunderbolts. This baby Hornet roars off the deck of the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) during Operation Iraqi Freedom. So close with this incredible speed... a challenge to photograph... this one was made with 1/2000 sec, F/4,0, ISO 320, with only 50mm.
Registration / Serial:164891
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1223/C352
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Area:Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity)
Country:Not known
Photo Date:17 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
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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
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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
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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: 322
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: 668
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: 668
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
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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: 494
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