pao@cvn76.navy.mil
I'm certain they could find a picture of your aircraft. They usually take a whole BUNCH of pics.
-ea6bflyr
I'm certain they could find a picture of your aircraft. They usually take a whole BUNCH of pics.
-ea6bflyr

Nice potential banner!
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I tried doing the same after the Dec CQ, and no luck.
So did the King Kat improve you deck spotting skills?
Nice potential banner!
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090220-N-3610L-621 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2009) A handler guides a T-45 Goshawk, assigned to the "Tigers" of Fixed Wing Trainer Squadron (VT-9), to a catapult on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is conducting fleet replacement squadron carrier qualification. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)
And here comes the Growler for first Fleet CQ
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090217-N-3610L-243 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2009) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 129 aligns itself for an at sea landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Growler is the replacement for the EA-6B Prowler, which will be replaced in the 2010 timeframe. Ronald Reagan is underway performing Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Torrey W. Lee/Released)
Still jammin!
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090217-N-5251G-778 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 17, 2009) An EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Vikings" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 129 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The prowler is a carrier-based jet aircraft, providing protection against hostile surface combatants. Ronald Reagan is underway performing Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class Rosalie Garcia/Released)
So who was in 156 about to go for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride?
Holy Crap thats me! If you look closely I went with the aviators and clear visor haha nice. It started out as a joke but I prefered it to the tinted visor. Anyway Qualed 22 Feb boat completer.
Actually he is wearing aviators. I'll be. I did that once because I didn't want to change visors for a night flight. It worked but I liked the feel of just the clear visor better.
Does anyone know who to contact about photos of flight ops? I emailed navy visual news and asked them but have not got a response. I'd like to see if they had any of the jet I was in. Is there someone else I could contact?
J
Most jet guys have both at once as well. The single visor is a tracom student harassment thing.
HJ,
Wow, thanks for the pics. Anytime I ever walked out on the flight deck during a wx day like in those pics, I knew I had the best job in the world: the bright sunshine that hits you as you stepped out onto the starboard catwalk from the 0-3 level hatch, the feeling of the warm breeze as you climb the ladder up to the flight deck, the familar feel/weight of your flight gear as you take your "studly" visor down walk across 4 and half acres of American steel to "your" jet (courtesy of course of the U.S. Navy and the US taxpayer...). It never, ever got better than that. I hope you JOs and guys/gals that are just getting started don't forget to appreciate every single step along the way. It's over waaaay too soon....
So just another bullshit reason to UNSAT a stud who doesn't have the right visor with him? Sounds right...