Pic of the Day: Green Shirts
A US Navy “green shirt” gives a safety briefing on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan.
Flight Deck
Ask A Fighter Pilot: Hand Signals On The Flight Deck!
Question: I really enjoy the cruise videos from the Navy guys. There’s just something about the teamwork and precision required by everyone on deck that I find both fascinating and thrilling. I have noticed that different pilots use different hand signals to the deck crew right on takeoff. Sometimes it’s a simple salute and thumbs […]
Rad Pic Roll Up: Here are the coolest military aviation pictures we couldn’t shoe horn into stories this week
Here at Fighter Sweep, we try our best to walk the line between breaking aviation news and offering interesting and insightful analysis into the world of all things airborne. Fortunately for us, that subject matter lends itself to some incredible pictures and videos for us to include in our content. Sometimes though, amazing pictures can […]
Picture of the Day: US Navy ‘Red Shirt’ Ordnancemen Operating on the USS Harry S. Truman
Sailors move ordnance on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea, May 15, 2018, while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Gooley
Picture of the Day: Flight Deck Catapult Testing on the USS Harry S. Truman
Sailors test a catapult on the flight deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as the aircraft carrier conducts sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy photo by Seaman Kaysee Lohmann
Picture of the Day: Just Hanging Out at Sea on an F/A-18E Super Hornet
Sailors watch the sunset on an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the 5th Fleet area of operations, March 23, 2018. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 113. The aircraft carrier is supporting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners and preserve the free […]
Watch: Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck “Shooter” – What They Do (and More!)
The life and times of a US Navy flight deck “Shooter“. Who says the Navy is not a fun place to work? Featured image of Flight deck officers, referred to as shooters, launching an F/A-18C Hornet assigned the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 146 off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. […]
Picture of the Day: Seaman Charles Joseph Positions a Missile on the Flight Deck of the USS Carl Vinson
Navy Seaman Charles Joseph transports a missile on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 15, 2018, during a regularly scheduled deployment. – US Department of Defense Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean M. Castellano
Picture of the Day: Christmas Eve Snow on the Flight Deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS John C. Stennis CVN 74
Snow falls on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Christmas Eve. John C. Stennis is in port conducting routine training as it continues preparing for its next scheduled deployment. – US Navy Christmas on a US Navy Aircraft Carrier U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd […]
Picture of the Day: Santa Has Many Talents!
Navy Lt. Larry Young, dressed as Santa Claus, signals to launch an F/A-18 E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf, Dec. 21, 2017, as the aircraft carrier supports security efforts in the region. – US Department of Defense Behind the scenes look at Santa(s) before launches… […]
Picture of the Day: F/A-18F Super Hornet of the Fighting Redcocks (VFA 22) Launches from the USS Theodore Roosevelt
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Redcocks of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 22 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to […]
Watch: Friday Night Fun! Flight Ops – Controlled Chaos On-board The Big E!
Friday night viewing fun! Carrier flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while deployed in the Mediterranean Sea. The Big E lives! Featured image of Sailors observing flight operations on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) by U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jhi L. Scott [Public […]
