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Its tail hook down, an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192) banks into a turn as it passes over the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41). The aircraft carriers and AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile on its starboard wing tip

Its tail hook down, an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squ...

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

Aviation Boatswain's Mate H (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Michael Mappin gives the signal for tail hook down as he demonstrates fixed wing aircraft hand signals on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate H (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Michael Mapp...

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

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard onboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), prepare an aircraft barricade during flight deck drills. The barricade is used to recover aircraft unable to land with the conventional tail hook and steel cable used for routine recoveries

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard onboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HA...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Ronald Gutridge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) A-6E Intruder aircraft with tail hook extended approaches the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as it prepares for a landing on the ship's flight deck

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) A-6E Intruder aircraft with tail hook ex...

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

A sailor inspects the tail-hook on an F-14B "Tomcat" attached to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) on the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

A sailor inspects the tail-hook on an F-14B "Tomcat" attached to the "...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jason Dooley, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) Third Class Brad Foy inspects the tail hook of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron Thirty-Seven (VFA-37) prior to launch from the flight deck of USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). Truman is on station in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

US Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulics) Third Class Brad Foy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 H. Dwain Willis, USN Release Status: Released to... More

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler aircraft with tail hook extended approaches the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) in preparation for landing aboard the ship's flight deck

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler air...

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

An underside view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft as it flies over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) with its tail hook readied for an arrested landing

An underside view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft as it flies over the nucl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Parsley Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F-4S Phantom II aircraft, with tail-hook down, prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41)

An F-4S Phantom II aircraft, with tail-hook down, prepares to land on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Glenn Jochum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) S-3B Viking, Sea Control Squadron 41 (VS-41), Shamrocks, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), approaches over the wake of the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) with its tail hook down for an arrested landing

A US Navy (USN) S-3B Viking, Sea Control Squadron 41 (VS-41), Shamrock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kevin S. O'Brien, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook lowered, turns toward the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook low...

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

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler aircraft with tail hook extended approaches the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) in preparation for landing aboard the ship's flight deck

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler air...

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

An F/A-18 Hornet snaps to a halt after a tail-hook on the flight deck of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) while underway in the Arabian Gulf. The ship is in the gulf as part of an SWA build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

An F/A-18 Hornet snaps to a halt after a tail-hook on the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey Viano Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook lowered for an arrested landing, banks toward the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The Kennedy and its embarked air wing are in the Red Sea to support Operation Desert Shield

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook low...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Dave Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate H (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Michael Mappin gives the signal for tail hook up as he demonstrates fixed wing aircraft hand signals on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate H (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Michael Mapp...

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

An Air Anti-submarine Squadron 33 (VS-33) S-3A Viking aircraft approaches with tail hook lowered as it prepares to land aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) during flight operations aboard the vessel

An Air Anti-submarine Squadron 33 (VS-33) S-3A Viking aircraft approac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Trombecky, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A KA-6D Intruder aircraft from Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34), its tail hook still holding the arresting cable, sits on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) shortly after landing

A KA-6D Intruder aircraft from Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34), its tail ho...

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, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

An F/A-18 Hornet snaps to a halt after a tail-hook on the flight deck of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) while underway in the Arabian Gulf. The ship is in the gulf as part of an SWA build-up of forces in reaction to Iraq's refusal of U.N. sponsored weapon's inspections

An F/A-18 Hornet snaps to a halt after a tail-hook on the flight deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDTION '96 Base: USS Pogy (SSN 647) Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven H. Vanderwerff Release Stat... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Heather Budisic, Crew CHIEF, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 31st Fighter Wing (FW) loosens the safety wire on the tail hook of a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, in preparation for ground safety testing, while deployed at Decimomannu Air Base (AB), Sardinia, Italy

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Heather Budisic, Crew CHI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Decimomannu Air Base State: Sardinia Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A C-1A Trader cargo/transport aircraft just before it lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The aircraft's tail hook is down to catch the arresting wire on the flight deck

A C-1A Trader cargo/transport aircraft just before it lands aboard the...

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

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21), Freelancers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Yokosuka, Japan, with gear down, flaps down and tail hook down, as it comes in for a landing on an aircraft carrier at sea

A US Navy (USN) F-14A Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21), Freelancers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: ENS Keith M. Sibick, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With tail hook down, a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft approaches for a landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71)

With tail hook down, a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: TSGT M.D. Lynchard, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With tail hook down, a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft approaches for a landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71)

With tail hook down, a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. M.D. Lynchard Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class (AT3) David Hatch of Yates Center, Kansas adjusts the tail-hook of an F-14B "Tomcat" attached to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) on the flight deck of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class (AT3) David Hatch of Yates Cente...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jason Dooley, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel working the tail hook of a USAF F-15C Eagle fighter at night as part of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) evaluation of the Wings ability to prepare and deploy personnel, equipment and support assets to a combat environment. The inspection consists of four graded areas: initial response and deployment, employment, ability to survive and operate (ATSO) and combat response

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel working the tail hook of a U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Alex R. Lloyd, USAF Release Stat... More

A Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook retracted, makes a touch-and-go practice landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise

A Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook ret...

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

An air-to-air right side view of a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft with tail hook lowered as it prepares for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90

An air-to-air right side view of a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Commander John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) KA-6D Intruder aircraft with tail hook extended approaches the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as it prepares for a landing on the ship's flight deck

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) KA-6D Intruder aircraft with tail hook e...

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

Left side view of three T-45A Goshawk trainer aircraft in flight formation over the Naval Air Training Center (NATC). The number three aircraft has its tail hook down

Left side view of three T-45A Goshawk trainer aircraft in flight forma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Patuxent River State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bob Lawson Release Status: Released to Public... More

Sailors inspect the tail-hook on an F-14B "Tomcat" attached to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Three (VF-103) on the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73)

Sailors inspect the tail-hook on an F-14B "Tomcat" attached to the "Jo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss George Washington (CVN 73) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jason Dooley, USN Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel working the tail hook of a USAF F-15C Eagle fighter at night as part of the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) evaluation of the Wings ability to prepare and deploy personnel, equipment and support assets to a combat environment. The inspection consists of four graded areas: initial response and deployment, employment, ability to survive and operate (ATSO) and combat response

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel working the tail hook of a U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Alex R. Lloyd, USAF Release Stat... More

An underside view of a C-2 Greyhound aircraft with its tail hook down coming in for a landing

An underside view of a C-2 Greyhound aircraft with its tail hook down ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Ph1 David Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) S-3B Viking, Sea Control Squadron 37 (VS-37), Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), with gear down, flaps down and tail hook down, as it comes in for a landing on an aircraft carrier at sea

A US Navy (USN) S-3B Viking, Sea Control Squadron 37 (VS-37), Naval Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: ENS Keith M. Sibick, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft, its tail hook down, banks to approach aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41). The aircraft, which is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 192 (VFA-192), carries an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile on its starboard wing tip

An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft, its tail hook down, banks to approach airc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR T.B. Surbridge, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-7E Corsair II aircraft, its landing gear and tail hook down, passes overhead during Fleet Ex 1-90

An attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-7E Corsair II aircraft, its landing ge...

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

An air-to-air right side view of an Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) A-6E Intruder aircraft, with tail hook down, preparing to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

An air-to-air right side view of an Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) A-6E In...

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

An EA-6B Prowler aircraft from one of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60) embarked squadrons, with tail hook down, passes over the ship after taking a wave-off during Mediterranean Deployment 92

An EA-6B Prowler aircraft from one of the aircraft carrier USS Saratog...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Ryan Alfke, left and SSGT Brandon Morris, both with the 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS), secure the tail hook used to connect with an Aircraft Restraint System

US Air Force (USAF) Crew Chiefs, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Ryan Alfke, lef...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Crew members adjust the tail hook of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43)

Crew members adjust the tail hook of an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft aboard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coral Sea (CV 43) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Perry E. Thorsvik Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A plane director gives the "tail hook up" signal during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A plane director gives the "tail hook up" signal during flight operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Harold J. Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

180319-N-RX777-009 VIRGINIA BEACH (Mar. 19, 2018)

180319-N-RX777-009 VIRGINIA BEACH (Mar. 19, 2018)

180319-N-RX777-009 VIRGINIA BEACH (Mar. 19, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Corbin Hunt inspects the tail hook of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (... More

170404-N-YL257-048 ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2017) An

170404-N-YL257-048 ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2017) An

170404-N-YL257-048 ARABIAN GULF (April 4, 2017) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN ... More

181204-N-EE423-0093 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) An

181204-N-EE423-0093 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) An

181204-N-EE423-0093 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting ro... More

181204-N-LX838-0081 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) An

181204-N-LX838-0081 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) An

181204-N-LX838-0081 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2018) An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducti... More

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