The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery

[bert]

(VX-30 bird)

That looks a lot like Frenchy to me - if it isn't a VX-30 bird then it sure has an evil twin of their CO.

I've known John for 25 years - great guy and there are a lot worse CO's out there.

 

[ea6bflyr]

I agree...I believe that IS in fact Frenchy. Worked with him in IA in Iraq. Great American!

-ea6bflyr

 

[scoolbubba]

It's the VX-30 bird.

 

[xj220]

I never realized how big the S-3 actually is. How much room is inside of one and how much payload/buoys could it carry?

 

[FastMover]

F7U Cutlasses of VA-83 launching from USS Intrepid circa 1956.

 

[scoolbubba]

The cutlass reminds me of that adage: "If it looks wrong, it probably is" when it comes to aircraft design.

 

[teabag53]

(VX-30 bird)

That looks a lot like Frenchy to me - if it isn't a VX-30 bird then it sure has an evil twin of their CO.

I've known John for 25 years - great guy and there are a lot worse CO's out there.

I agree...I believe that IS in fact Frenchy. Worked with him in IA in Iraq. Great American!

-ea6bflyr

It's the VX-30 bird.

IM

Yep, the second picture is the VX-30 plane (with Frenchy) on the line at Mugu. It's not the plane from the video above the picture...

 

[markkyle66]

[video]http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675042012_Jet-aircraft_pilot-in-cockpit_black-smoke-rising-up_bombing[/video]


[video]http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675042017_Jet-aircraft_pilot-in-cockpit_black-smoke-rising-up_bombing-bridge[/video]

Pretty cool website. Alot of old stock footage from the 1960-70's. I particularly like the one of this Skyhawk!

 

[HooverPilot]

I never realized how big the S-3 actually is. How much room is inside of one and how much payload/buoys could it carry?

The Viking has two pylons that can have racks for up to 3 weapons & a bomb bay for 4 more. Capacity varied by load. It can carry MK-82, 83, 84, Harpoon, SLAM-ER, Maverick, mines, MK-48's & Rockeye. Of course a buddy store & drop tank was much more common. Who cares about buoys?

 

[helolumpy]

The Viking has two pylons that can have racks for up to 3 weapons & a bomb bay for 4 more. Capacity varied by load. It can carry MK-82, 83, 84, Harpoon, SLAM-ER, Maverick, mines, MK-48's & Rockeye. Of course a buddy store & drop tank was much more common. Who cares about buoys?

Don't forget Mk-46 & Mk-50 torpedoes! I've done many an ASW exercise when I'd be in a dip calling out range and bearings and two S-3'w would be doing a racetrack making multiple weapons run on the target.

 

[HAL Pilot]

Who cares about buoys?

You guys would just immediately lose contact anyway.....

 

[Treetop Flyer]

Harriers with the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct airstrikes in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr


Marines conduct air strikes in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr


Marine Harrier refuels while conducting air strikes in support of Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr

 

[yak52driver]

Harriers with the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct airstrikes in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr


Marines conduct air strikes in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr


Marine Harrier refuels while conducting air strikes in support of Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr

Those are cool pictures, I have always liked the Harrier. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[gflyer]

Sitting on the beach this weekend in Central Florida and these flew by. Any ID on them?

 

[Harrier Dude]

Harriers with the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct airstrikes in support of Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr


Marines conduct air strikes in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr


Marine Harrier refuels while conducting air strikes in support of Odyssey Dawn by United States Marine Corps Official Page, on Flickr

The Harrier "refueling" is evidently doing it at full power (and without a fuel hose attached).

Have they changed the procedures?