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HighDimension said:
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Here is a question for the LSO's out there... does this guy seem unusually low or is it just the camera angle?

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Well, the guy in back isn't reaching for the curtain, so I would guess it's OK.:)
 
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I haven't noticed a lot of CAG-5 birds lately so I thought I'd post Diamond 102 show'n some love to Mutha. This was sent to me via "Badger16" but I'm sure he won't mind if I post it.
 
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110725-N-SG869-075 GULF OF ADEN (July 25, 2011) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Death Rattlers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting operations 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 Josh Cassatt/Released)
 
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07/27/2011
GALAXY VIEW
A C-5 Galaxy aircraft taxis on the airfield during Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 23, 2011. The event is the premier international combat skill and flying operations competition for the U.S. Air Force and Air Mobility Command. It is designed to develop and improve techniques, procedures and interoperability, while optimizing international mobility partnerships and enhancing mobility operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Moreno
 
MasterBates said:
Vigi parked outside my BOQ room at Boca Chica

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Nice photo MB, I've always been a big fan of the "Vig", thought it looked like it was doing Mach. 3 just sitting on the cat. Of course, I didn't have to fly them in combat. The only time I didn't love them, was when I was next in line for launch, with a Vig on the cat in full burner, waiting for the the cat to fire. The JBD didn't quite hack it, and my Scooter did the hula, and the OAT climbed about 40 degrees!

Took mighty fine pre-strike & post-strike BDA photos, though, their loss rate was quite high. At Mach. 2+ over a target, just about any hit even small arms, will tend to overstress the airframe, sometimes leading to total airframe disintegration. Those RVAH Dudes had 'nads of brass!:cool:
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I'd love to fly one. Land one on a 27C.. Maybe during the day. (I forget, did they go on 27Cs, or were they SuperCarrier only birds?)
 
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