Hmm, seems to me that there was a step that said sweep for cable prior to the thumbs up . . . guess it has its purpose
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Hmm, seems to me that there was a step that said sweep for cable prior to the thumbs up . . . guess it has its purpose
Did Marine bombardier's do Navy exchange tours, or was this just a random occurrence?
Key words. CAG owns all the squadrons/aircraft in his air wing and can fly whichever he wants.
Ran across these photos during my research into "Operation Hailstone" May 1, 1944. Photos were taken during the raid against Japanese forces on Truk. They are of an OS/2, Kingfisher, a float plane from the battleship USS North Carolina. Several "floats" landed in Truk lagoon, with all hell breaking loose and rescued downed aviators. This time there were nine aviators awaiting rescue. Unable to take off with such a load, the pilot then taxied out to submarine USS Tang, which was serving as lifeguard submarine during the 29 April-1 May carrier strikes on Truk.
Sorry about poor photo quality, my scanner not well?
Sorry about poor photo quality, my scanner not well?
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CAG, master of his domain?
Back in the day, CAGs prided themselves in mastering everything in their Air Wing so back then, yes. I worked for a former CAG (Cliff Johns) in 1978 who was a Vigi driver. He said his first order of business was to visit every squadron and show them he could master their steeds, at sea. He said his E-2 squadron protested and advised that he do a FCLP pattern at Cubi next time they pulled into port before attempting it at sea. He finally gave in and proceeded to see "how hard could it be?" He said, no matter how hard he tried, the E-2 got the best of him and he never asked again.
Today, aviators with "access" to more than one aircraft (CAG, DCAG, CAG LSO, NSAWC senior staff, VX, etc.) have to pick two to be NATOPS qualled and fly operationally. They (and NFOs) can ride along in dual-controlled aircraft. This shortens training track and makes more sense for mishap avoidance.
Back in the day, CAGs prided themselves in mastering everything in their Air Wing so back then, yes. I worked for a former CAG (Cliff Johns) in 1978 who was a Vigi driver. He said his first order of business was to visit every squadron and show them he could master their steeds, at sea. He said his E-2 squadron protested and advised that he do a FCLP pattern at Cubi next time they pulled into port before attempting it at sea. He finally gave in and proceeded to see "how hard could it be?" He said, no matter how hard he tried, the E-2 got the best of him and he never asked again.
Today, aviators with "access" to more than one aircraft (CAG, DCAG, CAG LSO, NSAWC senior staff, VX, etc.) have to pick two to be NATOPS qualled and fly operationally. They (and NFOs) can ride along in dual-controlled aircraft. This shortens training track and makes more sense for mishap avoidance.
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So You Like To Put fishsticks in your mouth?
Figured I could offer one from my stash to this..Taken at Columbus (GA) a little over a week ago..Some good dudes, to say the least!
From Halloween 2007:
There had better be some good pics from this boat of a certain someone's biking hat.
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Keeping with the Pumpkin theme..
The Great Pumpkin (aka MrF) rides the KingKat on Opening Night.
The Great Pumpkin (aka MrF) rides the KingKat on Opening Night.
MasterBates
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Pumpkins do not help deck spotting?
My dad cq'ing in 1979 flying the F-4 on CVN-69
Myself cq'ing in 2009 flying the F/A-18 on CVN-68
Sloth, I gotta say, I gotta little choked up there for a sec. Been a long time coming - CONGRATS MAN!!!
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