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Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan speaks during a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). On the stage are powder bags similar to those used aboard the IOWA at the time of the explosion and charts detailing the technical and criminal probes into the source of the blast

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan speaks during a Pentagon press conferenc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar L. Sosa Release Status: Released to Publ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's q...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A Navy F-14A tomcat is in position in front of the blast deflector, with afterburners ignited, ready to begin take-off from USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). This is part of a four day exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard to test proficiency in joint operations and coordination of various elements of a strike package

A Navy F-14A tomcat is in position in front of the blast deflector, wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Joint Task Force Exercise 95-2 State: Atlantic Ocean Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT... More

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 3rd Class Joanna Manis, Aviation Boatswain's Mate Equipment 3rd Class (right) stands as a safety observer during a Jet Blast Deflector emergency lowering drill aboard the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is currently underway off the coast of Calif., conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six-month Planned Incremental Availability period. Aug. 29, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Roland Franklin) (Released)

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 3rd Class Joanna Manis, Aviation Boatswain's M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Roland Franklin, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet from Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 323 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43)

A jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet from Marine F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rory Knepp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Two crewmen work on a jet blast deflector control box on the flight deck prior to flight operations, aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

Two crewmen work on a jet blast deflector control box on the flight de...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Borbely Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman gives the thumbs-up signal during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69). An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is moving into position behind the jet blast deflector

A flight deck crewman gives the thumbs-up signal during flight operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fire directly after the No.2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) exploded. It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With a huge blast of smoke and flame, a 16-inch gun barrel is test fired on the center's gun line, where all gun barrels bound for service aboard Navy ships are tested

With a huge blast of smoke and flame, a 16-inch gun barrel is test fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nswc, Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Releas... More

One Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft waits behind the jet blast deflector as another VFA-136 aircraft stands ready for launch aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during FLEET EX '90

One Strike Fighter Squadron 136 (VFA-136) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft wait...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II listens to a reporter'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II selects the next reporter to ask a question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II selects the next repor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Five (NMCB-5) constructed a 16-cell Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) station using HESCO blast wall containment barriers, at an undisclosed location in the Central Commands Area Of Responsibility (AOR), in Manama, Bahrain, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Brien Aho, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Lieutenant (LT) Jonathan Puglia, EOD Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU-6), Detachment (DET) 10, directs efforts on sight of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation, while conducting a post blast analysis of the site during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Lieutenant (LT) Jonat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Loyalty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bart A. Bauer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Mineman (MNC) Michael J. Negri (foreground), assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU-5), examines the blast effects on a sports utility vehicle, with a Royal Thai Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team member, following a explosive charge detonation, for demolitions training conducted during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2006 in Sattahip, Thailand. The Exercise is a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Mineman (MNC) Michael J. Negri (foreground), assig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2006 Base: Sattahip Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Adam Cole, USN Release Status: Released to... More

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, as the flight crew prepares for a catapult-assisted takeoff from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Three blast deflector panels are raised at the rear of the aircraft

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fire directly after the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) exploded. It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the efforts taken to combat fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II reads a statement during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II reads a statement duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A US Navy (USN) T-45A Goshhawk aircraft sits in launch position with the blast door raised in the background, as flight deck crewmembers aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71), make final launch preparations. The ROOSEVELT is currently under way in the Atlantic Ocean maintaining qualifications as part of the fleet response plan

A US Navy (USN) T-45A Goshhawk aircraft sits in launch position with t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: DMSN Joshua Colon, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....The C-5 Galaxy aircraft which flew the casualties of the USS Iowa (BB-61) 16-inch gun turret explosion from Puerto Rico, during ceremonies for the battleship's 47 sailors who died in the blast. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Oscar Sosa Dover Air Force Base, Del....The C-5 Galaxy aircraft w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A vertical view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing to launch from the deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). The aircraft is backed up to a Mark-7 blast deflector with afterburners engaged. An A-7E Corsair II aircraft is parked alongside the F-14. (SUBSTANDARD)

A vertical view of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft preparing to launch from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Dan O'Sullivan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which ocurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Wali Hassan (right) gives a thumbs up sign to signal other USN Sailors that the jet blast protector is in the right position before an F/A-18 Hornet takes off from the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and USN Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are completing a deployment in the Pacific Ocean

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Wali Hassan (rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Patrick M. Bonafede, USN Release Status: Released to Public ... More

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Air Department's V-2 Division form a safety chain around the perimeter of jet blast deflector No. 2 during an emergency lowering drill on the flight deck of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Dec. 4, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class (AW/SW) Aaron Burden) (Released)

U.S. Navy Sailors from the Air Department's V-2 Division form a safety...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Aaron Burden, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

An elevated left side view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft being prepared for a catapult-assisted takeoff from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The F-14 is assigned to Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142). Three blast deflector panels are raised at the rear of the aircraft

An elevated left side view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft being prepared f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A squadron plane inspector watches as an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 125 taxis behind a partially raised jet blast deflector during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70)

A squadron plane inspector watches as an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles R. Solseth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during NATO Exercise DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86. An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is parked in front of a Mark 7 blast deflector

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft USS JOHN F. KEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don K... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during NATO Exercise DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86. An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is parked in front of a Mark 7 blast deflector

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft USS JOHN F. KEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don K... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during NATO Exercise DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86. An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is parked in front of a Mark 7 blast deflector

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft USS JOHN F. KEN...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don K... More

Water sprays from a test blast conducted off the starboard side of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The test is being conducted to determine the ROOSEVELT's ability to withstand underwater shock waves

Water sprays from a test blast conducted off the starboard side of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dale Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan speaks during a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). On the stage are powder bags similar to those used aboard the IOWA at the time of the explosion and charts detailing the technical and criminal probes into the source of the blast

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan speaks during a Pentagon press conferenc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar L. Sosa Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Crewmen check a jet blast deflector near the tail of an aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

Crewmen check a jet blast deflector near the tail of an aircraft on th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A crew member stands beside a jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

A crew member stands beside a jet blast deflector on the flight deck o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn ... More

A Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft waits behind the jet blast deflector as another Tomcat aircraft is launched from the No. 1 catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

A Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft waits behind the j...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Gary Ward Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With the jet blast deflector raised behind it, an A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) gets a final check prior to launch from the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft is carrying an AGM-62 Walleye I television-guided glide bomb

With the jet blast deflector raised behind it, an A-7E Corsair aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 William A. Lipski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's q...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II selects the next reporter to ask a question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II selects the next repo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC (Sw) Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Pu... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's questions during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's q...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic Command tires to recover after he receive a blast of water from a fire hose following a flight aboard an USN E-6B Mercury, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft at Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobbie R. Pittard, USAF Release Status... More

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic Command receives a blast of water from a fire hose following a flight aboard an USN E-6B Mercury, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft at Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobbie R. Pittard, Civilian Release St... More

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), tires to escape a blast of water from a fire hose, manned by his wife, Sheila Mies and Rear Admiral (RADM), Donnelly, Director of USSTRATCOM, following a final flight aboard an USN E-6B Mercury, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft at Offutt AFB, Nebraska

Admiral (ADM), Richard W. Miles, USN, Commander-in-CHIEF, US Strategic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bobbie R. Pittard, USAF Release Status... More

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, as the flight crew prepares for a catapult-assisted takeoff from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Three blast deflector panels are raised at the rear of the aircraft

A right front view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, with the canopy open, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft takes off from the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during Fleet Exercise 85. An F/A-18A Hornet is on a catapult in front of a Mark-7 jet blast deflector. Behind the deflector is an S-3A Viking aircraft with wings folded. Among the aircraft parked on the flight deck are S-3A`s, F/A-18A Hornets and A-6E Intruders

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft takes off from the aircraft carrier USS CONST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Millie Tamberg Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An E-2B Hawkeye aircraft is prepared for launch from the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during Fleet Exercise 85. A Mark-7 jet blast deflector is raised behind the aircraft. Parked on the flight deck are F/A-18A Hornets, S-3A Vikings, and an A-6E Intruder next to the lower elevator

An E-2B Hawkeye aircraft is prepared for launch from the aircraft carr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Constellation (CV 64) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Millie Tamberg Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A KA-6D Intruder aircraft is towed by an MD-3A tow tractor aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66). Flight deck crewmen work on a Mark 7 blast deflector in the foreground

A KA-6D Intruder aircraft is towed by an MD-3A tow tractor aboard the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A flight deck crewman gives the thumbs-up signal during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69). An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is moving into position behind the jet blast deflector

A flight deck crewman gives the thumbs-up signal during flight operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors were killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-inch gun turret aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). It was later determined that 47 sailors w ere killed by the blast, which occurred as the IOWA was conducting routine gunnery exercises 330 miles northeast of Puerto Rico

A photo taken from the bridge captures the explosion of the No. 2 16-i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LT Thomas Jarrell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With the jet blast deflector raised behind it, an A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) ready for launch from the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft is carrying an AGM-62 Walleye I television-guided glide bomb

With the jet blast deflector raised behind it, an A-7E Corsair aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 William A. Lipski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Sailors on the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) work near a jet blast deflector (JBD) on the flight deck

Sailors on the USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) work near a jet blast deflector ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Justin Proulx, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA 192), part of Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5), waits in front of a Mark 7 blast shield prior to being launched from the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). CVW 5 is conducting flight operations from KITTY HAWK in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: CV-63 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John E. Woods, USN ... More

A high-speed sequence of the second of two RIM-7 NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Sea Sparrow missiles launched from US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) on its way to intercept a remote-controlled drone, during an exercise to test the ships defense capability. The RIM-7M Sea Sparrow is an active radar-guided, surface-to-air missile, with a high-explosive blast fragmentation warhead. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), the HAWK is Americas oldest active warship, and the first of the modern "super carriers" commissioned in 1961

A high-speed sequence of the second of two RIM-7 NATO (North Atlantic ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Allen L. Onstott, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A left front view of a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14 Tomcat aircraft being prepared for a catapult-assisted takeoff from the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Three blast deflector panels are raised at the rear of the aircraft

A left front view of a Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14 Tomcat aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Three blast deflector panels are raised behind an F-14 Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). An A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Light Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) is being attached to a steam catapult in the background. Second view in a series of eight

Three blast deflector panels are raised behind an F-14 Tomcat aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A squadron plane inspector watches as an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 125 is positioned on a catapult during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Behind the aircraft is a raised jet blast deflector and in the foreground is the control room for the integrated catapult control system

A squadron plane inspector watches as an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft of St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles R. Solseth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) work on a Mark 7 blast deflector. A KA-6D Intruder aircraft is being positioned on a catapult in the background

Flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A Mark 7 jet blast deflector in the raised position aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A Mark 7 jet blast deflector in the raised position aboard the nuclear...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 D.E. Houser Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A right side view of the raised Mark 7 blast deflector at the No. 3 waist catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The EISENHOWER is conducting carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes

A right side view of the raised Mark 7 blast deflector at the No. 3 wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to P... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II answers a reporter's q...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A view from behind the Mark 7 Jet blast Deflector (JBD) on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) as a C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30), Detachment Three (DET-3), Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5), takes off during carrier qualifications

A view from behind the Mark 7 Jet blast Deflector (JBD) on the flight ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John E.Woods, USN Release Status: Released to... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the "Jolly Rogers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VFA-103), sits in launch position with the blast door raised in the background, as flight deck crewmembers aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), make final launch preparations. The EISENHOWER and Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Tailored Ship's Training Availability/Final Evaluation Period. The Ship's superstructure is visible in the background

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the "Jolly R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christopher B. Long, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A crewman closes a jet blast deflector control box on the flight deck prior to the commencement of flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A crewman closes a jet blast deflector control box on the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Borbely Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman aboard the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) checks the progress of preparations to launch one aircraft while a T-2C Buckeye aircraft waits behind the blast deflector for its turn at the catapult during pilot carrier training in the Gulf of Mexico

A flight deck crewman aboard the auxiliary aircraft landing training s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-7 Corsair II aircraft is positioned behind the jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

An A-7 Corsair II aircraft is positioned behind the jet blast deflecto...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft on the No. 2 catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) awaits the launch signal as a second VFA-81 Hornet stands by behind the jet blast deflector during Operation Desert Storm

A Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft on the N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The Mark 7 jet blast deflector (JBD) remains in the raised position behind the No. 1 catapult as an F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The ROOSEVELT is on station in the eastern Mediterranean to support Operation Provide Comfort, a multinational effort to aid Kurdish refugees in southern Turkey and northern Iraq.

The Mark 7 jet blast deflector (JBD) remains in the raised position be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PROVIDE COMFORT Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Denis Keske Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VF-14) revs up its engines in front of a Mark Seven blast shield of the number one catapult on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft of Fighter Squadron Fourteen (VF-14) revs up ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark Gonzalez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Navy Sailor stands safety watch to make sure no one crosses the path of the jet blast from an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) on December 5, 2006. The Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 are underway in the Arabian Sea on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN David Danals (Released)

A U.S. Navy Sailor stands safety watch to make sure no one crosses the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN David Danals, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Two F-14A Tomcat aircraft taxi on the flight deck behind a jet blast deflector during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). The aircraft in the foreground is from Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) and the aircraft in the background is from Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14)

Two F-14A Tomcat aircraft taxi on the flight deck behind a jet blast d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Wiggins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Amanda Trouscher, mans the jet blast deflector operator post on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 1, 2007.(U.S. Navy official photo by SEAMAN Kevin T. Murray Jr.) (Released)

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Amanda Trouscher, mans t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SN Kevin T. Murray, USN Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

An elevated view of the forward section of the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during aircraft launch and recovery operations. Parked behind the raised blast deflector panels are three A-7E Corsair II aircraft and an S-3 Viking aircraft. On the starboard side of the flight deck are four A-6E Intruder aircraft, an S-3 and an A-7E

An elevated view of the forward section of the flight deck of the nucl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A flight deck crewman positions himself against the blast from an A-6 Intruder as the aircraft is catapulted from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The glass enclosure is the catapult launch station

A flight deck crewman positions himself against the blast from an A-6 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft fires up its engines in front of a Mark 7 blast deflector prior to launching from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft fires up its engines in front of a Mark 7 bla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC King Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to be launched during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Another F-14A is positioned behind the jet blast deflector

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to be launched during flight operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Eddie E. Cordero Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Water sprays from a test blast conducted off the starboard side of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The test is being conducted to determine the ROOSEVELT'S ability to withstand underwater shock waves

Water sprays from a test blast conducted off the starboard side of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Norr Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman stands by aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) as the ship conducts post-Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) operations off the Virginia Capes. A Mark 7 jet blast deflector is in the background

A flight deck crewman stands by aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Stopler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) during Exercise WEST WIND 88. A jet blast deflector panel is raised behind the aircraft

A Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares for launc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: WEST WIND 88 Base: USS Forrestal (CV 59) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Farrington, USN Release St... More

A pair of T-2C Buckeye aircraft wait behind the blast deflector on the flight deck of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT-16) for their turns at the catapult during pilot carrier training. On the corner of the flight deck at upper right are parked a C-2A Greyhound aircraft and a Coast Guard HH-65A Dolphin helicopter

A pair of T-2C Buckeye aircraft wait behind the blast deflector on the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Heat waves envelop a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft as it launches from the No. 1 catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Another Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) is positioned behind the Mark 7 jet blast deflector as it awaits launch

Heat waves envelop a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The catapult crew prepares to launch a Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) while a Hornet of VFA-81 and one from VFA-83 wait behind the jet blast deflectors. The SARATOGA is in the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert Storm

The catapult crew prepares to launch a Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II makes a point during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II makes a point during a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Chuck Phillips, from EOD Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU-6), Detachment (DET) 10, takes notes while conducting a post blast analysis at the site of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Navy (USN) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), CHIEF Boatswain's Mat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fob Loyalty State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bart A. Bauer, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A flight deck crewman positions himself against the blast from an F-14 Tomcat as the aircraft is catapulted from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). The glass enclosure is the catapult launch station

A flight deck crewman positions himself against the blast from an F-14...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet from Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 323 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43)

A jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet from Marine F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rory Knepp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

The jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft prior to launch from flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43)

The jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Salman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An EA-6B Prowler aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67). An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is positioned behind the raised jet blast deflector

An EA-6B Prowler aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS JO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Wiggins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen stand by an MD-3A tow tractor during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). A Mark 7 blast deflector is locked in the upright position, foreground

Flight deck crewmen stand by an MD-3A tow tractor during flight operat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft sits ready for launch in front of a raised jet blast deflector on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) F-14A Tomcat aircraft sits ready for l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gary P. Bonaccorso Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan holds up a book during a Pentagon press conference called to release the findings of the Navy's official investigation into the April 19, 1989, explosion in Turret No. 2 aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). The book was found in the personal effects of GUNNER's Mate G (Guns) 2nd Class Clayton M. Hartwig, one of the sailors killed in the explosion. Navy investigators concluded that Hartwig intentionally caused the blast

Rear Adm. Richard D. Milligan holds up a book during a Pentagon press ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Oscar L. Sosa Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Flight deck crew members stand by as a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is positioned for launch on the No. 1 catapult of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). Another Tomcat from Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), awaiting launch, is positioned behind the Mark 7 jet blast deflector

Flight deck crew members stand by as a Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Herman Miranda monitors the control panel for a Mark 7 jet blast deflector which is being tested on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Herman Miranda monitors the contro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon regarding the Navy's investigation of the April 19, 1989, explosion aboard the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61). After a review of all available evidence concerning the cause of the blast, the Navy's official conclusion is that the exact cause cannot be determined.

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Frank B. Kelso II listens to a reporter'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public ... More

An aerial starboard view of the amidships section of the Kitty Hawk class aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during aircraft launch and recovery operations. Blast deflector panels are raised on the flight deck

An aerial starboard view of the amidships section of the Kitty Hawk cl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-6E Intruder aircraft of Marine Attack Squadron 533 (VMA-533) and an F-14A Tomcat aircraft, both in front of raised jet blast deflectors, are prepared for launch from the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)

An A-6E Intruder aircraft of Marine Attack Squadron 533 (VMA-533) and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Phil Wiggins Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during NATO exercise Display Determination '86. An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is parked in front of a Mark 7 blast deflector

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the aircraft carrier USS JOH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Don Koralewski Release Status:... More

A Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14A Tomcat aircraft waits behind the jet blast deflector as an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 VAW-121) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft stands by for launch from the No. 2 catapult aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

A Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14A Tomcat aircraft waits behind the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kevin E. Farmer Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A rear view of the No. 2 forward catapult on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) with its Mark 7 blast deflector in the raised position. The EISENHOWER is conducting carrier qualifications off the Virginia Capes

A rear view of the No. 2 forward catapult on the flight deck of the nu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to P... More

A TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft waits behind the blast deflector for its turn at the catapult as another Skyhawk begins to climb after being launched from the flight deck of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT 16) during pilot carrier training in the Gulf of Mexico

A TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft waits behind the blast deflector for its turn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft waits behind the blast deflector for its turn at the catapult as another Skyhawk clears the flight deck of the auxiliary aircraft landing training ship USS LEXINGTON (AVT-16) during pilot carrier training

A TA-4J Skyhawk aircraft waits behind the blast deflector for its turn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Gulf Of Mexico Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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