USS Nimitz headed towards South China Sea on Feb. 2, 2021 a few days after Chinese combat aircraft conducted a mock…
USS Theodore Roosevelt
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary Aviation
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary Aviation
Have you ever wondered who Maverick salutes before launching from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier for Top Gun final dogfight?
by Dario LeoneIf the pilot’s happy with the airplane’s performance, he or she will salute – that’s the signal that “we’re good to…
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Military AviationU.S. Navy
Here are some cool Night Photos of New VFA-31 Tomcatters F/A-18E CAG Aircraft
by Dario LeoneThe super cool pictures in this post feature the brand-new paint scheme applied while aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt to the F/A-18E…
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Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
That time the U.S. Navy recovered an F/A-18F Super Hornet wreckage from the sea
by Dario LeoneAfter the wreckage of the F/A-18F Super Hornet had been pulled out of the sea was lowered inverted onto a collection…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
“Tom Cruise is gracious and professional during filming to all of the sailors:” U.S. Navy says Accusations about Tom Cruise disrespecting TR crewmembers are unfounded
by Dario LeonePreviously a Theodore Roosevelt crew member revealed that Tom Cruise told the crew members on the aircraft carrier not to look…
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Aircraft CarriersU.S. Navy
Tom Cruise Pissed the Whole TR Off: USS Theodore Roosevelt crew slams the actor for his arrogant behavior during Top Gun Sequel filming
by Dario LeoneThe aircraft carrier crew has been ordered to not look at Tom Cruise or to talk to him As we have…
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F-14 TomcatLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
F-14 Tomcat aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt for Top Gun Sequel filming shifts on the deck
by Dario Leone“Bad storm yesterday came through SD. Seemed to have shifted on the deck.” As we have reported, on Feb. 14, 2019…
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Video shows U.S. Navy crewman getting sucked into A-6 air intake. He survived because of Intruder’s engine design.
by Dario Leone“It took almost three minutes for Petty Officer JD Bridges to push his way out of the intake of the A-6 after being…
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Aircraft CarriersMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
Launch crew of 35 women takes over USS Theodore Roosevelt’s flight deck for the first time in the ship’s history
by Dario LeoneThe 35 women made history by launching 35 aircraft from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt on the last day of…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
THIS F-14D CLOSE-UP SHOWS THE LAST UPGRADE RECEIVED BY TOMCAT BEFORE BEING RETIRED
by Dario LeoneROVER capability was added to the F-14D Tomcat On Dec. 10, 2005. It was first used by VF-31 and VF-213 on…