Naval Aviation Launches

Images of aircraft launching from naval carriers, including helicopters and fighter jets, depicted in various maritime operations.

DN-SC-86-10148. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
DN-SC-86-10148. Base: USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
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Guests of crewmembers observe F/A-18 aircraft flight operations during USS HARRY S. TRUMAN's (CVN 75) Friends and Family Day Cruise. Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
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Brig. GEN. Richard T. Drury, commander, U.S. Forces Azores, greets LT. COL. John Granskog, commander of the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, upon his arrival in an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for exercise Coronet Hoof. Subject Operation/Series: CORONET HOOF Base: Lajes Field State: Azores Country: Portugal (PRT)
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DF-SN-87-03890. Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The third in a series of four views of the launch of an RIM-7 Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missile from the destroyer USS MERRILL (DD-976). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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DN-SN-87-03497. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)
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An A-6E Intruder aircraft touches down on the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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S66-18613 (16 March 1966) --- The Gemini-8 spacecraft, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott still aboard, is hoisted aboard the destroyer USS Leonard F. Mason. Trouble with the Gemini-8 Orbit Attitude and Maneuvering System (OAMS) forced an early termination of the mission.
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Personnel from Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) and others on F-14A Tomcat aircraft in the hangar bay of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during Fleet Ex '90. Country: Caribbean Sea
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DN-SN-88-06398. Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Crew members practice firefighting techniques while another crew member acts as a simulated casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). An Air Anti-submarine Squadron 32 (VS-32) S-3A Viking aircraft is parked in the background. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)
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British Crewmen aboard Invincible Class Aircraft Carrier, HMS ILLUSTRIOUS (RO 6), prepare a Royal Navy FA-2 Sea Harrier for take off from the flight deck. The British vessel is operating in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up. Base: Hms Illustrious (RO 6)
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Members of the aircraft handling crew use an MD-3A tow tractor to move an A-6E Intruder aircraft to a parking spot during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The A-6E is assigned to Medium Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65). Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)
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A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is readied for launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The KENNEDY is operating in support of Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea
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Marines exercise in front of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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A Westland Wasp Mk.1, Series 2 & 2a (AH-12A) submarine control helicopter (1966-1981) in 'Folded' state on the flight deck of a frigate.
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Members of the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) participate in physical training on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea
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010412-N-0295M-003. Base: Uss Constellation (CV 64)
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The flight deck Leading PETTY Officer (LPO) on the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) communicates with the co-pilot of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body" as the launch officer looks on. Two B-25's are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland. Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)
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Aviation Boatswain's Mate H (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Michael Mappin gives the signal to disengage nose wheel steering as he demonstrates fixed wing aircraft hand signals on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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Sailors line up on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) to take advantage of the offer of two cans of beer per man after 45 days at sea providing support for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Country: Unknown
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Fog envelops the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) shortly after the ship's departure from port in Rio Je Janeiro. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)
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The officers of Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) gather in front of one of the squadron's F-14A Tomcat aircraft for a group photograph during Operation Desert Storm. VF-33 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown
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Sailors stand ready to hoist the flags of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) at the ship's commissioning. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-ST-90-01337. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XXV Base: Minas Gerais (A 11)
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A view of the starboard side of the island structure aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). The ENTERPRISE is beginning a 44-month service life extension program (SLEP) yard period. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SD-03-12770. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: CINCPACFLT