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[HeyJoe]

Oldest Navy squadron shows off anniversary markings

The Tophatters lay claim to be the oldest still serving squadron in Naval Aviation. They have been in continuous operational service since their establishment in 1919 and painted their CAG jet in special markings to commemorate their 90th anniversary.

090530-N-3946H-073 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 30, 2009) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 launches off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise off the coast of Southern California in preparation of a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Heil/Released)

 

[OSUbeaver]

If you can read this..

It is kind of hard to see but look what is written right under the centerline...pretty funny.

 

[Ken_gone_flying]

It is kind of hard to see but look what is written right under the centerline...pretty funny.

I could make out, "If you can read this..." and thats it.

 

[OSUbeaver]

It says "If you can read this add power"

 

[BACONATOR]

I could make out, "If you can read this..." and thats it.

There are actually flight surgeons on their way to your home to physically remove your upchip from your person.

 

[srqwho]

There are actually flight surgeons on their way to your home to physically remove your upchip from your person.

QUICK!... hide the band-aids and cough drops or else black shoes and sweaters await. Not saying I don't like those kind of things, but brown goes better with the khakis.

 

[PropAddict]

For you dissimilar forms fans. . .

It's actually the POW/MIA memorial from ex-NAS Cecil Field

Vietnam plaque:

There's a somewhat odd, amphitheater/park in the back that is part of the memorial. I think.

 

[markkyle66]

Hey PropAddict, great pictures. I have spent a good bit of time around Cecil and haven't had a chance to see that!

Here is a interesting series of pictures taken from CV-20.

And here are some really cool pictures I found of a Skyhawk escorting a Badger

 

[Lobster]

cool pics with the A-4 and the Badger

 

[Pugs]

E-mailed to me so little idea of year, although the flight deck composition gives a little of it away. I'm guessing may have been her last cruise. Port is supposed to be Malta but afraid I can't verify that having never been there.

 

[markkyle66]

http://uss-bennington.org/pics/phz-r-may-hey_ivan-1.jpg

 

[Raptor2216]

^^^^That A-4 looks like its just barely hanging on. Unique picture though. I have always liked flying boats.

 

[HeyJoe]

VP-8, arriving

090610-N-3013W-019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 10, 2009) The Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fire Department welcomes Commanding Officer Cmdr. Sean Liedman and the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 from a six-month deployment to their new home port in Jacksonville, Fla. Patrol squadrons based in Maine are transitioning to NAS Jacksonville. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles White/Released)

 

[A4sForever]

And here are some really cool pictures I found of a Skyhawk escorting a Badger

Great historical pix ... notice the 'Winders on the A-4 ... they're not leavin' it up to the 20-Mike-Mike this time around ...

P.S. ... your signature .... ?? It's "smack" ... not "smash" ...

 

[Old R.O.]

E-mailed to me so little idea of year, although the flight deck composition gives a little of it away. I'm guessing may have been her last cruise. Port is supposed to be Malta but afraid I can't verify that having never been there.

Here's the caption from the photo:

040626-N-8704K-004
Valletta, Malta (June 26, 2004) - The conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) pulls into the port of Valletta, Malta, for a scheduled port visit. Kennedy is one of seven aircraft carriers participating in Summer Pulse 2004. Summer Pulse 2004 is the simultaneous deployment of seven aircraft carrier strike groups (CSGs), demonstrating the ability of the Navy to provide credible combat power across the globe, in five theaters with other U.S., allied, and coalition military forces. Summer Pulse is the Navy's first deployment under its new Fleet Response Plan (FRP). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED)