Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Martin XP6M-1 Seamaster

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet


120305-N-VO377-102 ARABIAN SEA (March 5, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

Monday, March 5, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier


120305-N-SO729-264 EAST CHINA SEA (March 5, 2012) Two AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 31 approach the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam M. Bennett/Released)

Thursday, March 1, 2012

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet and GBU-38 JDAMs


120227-N-YL945-083 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 27, 2012) Aviation ordancemen assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 complete an offload of joint direct attack munition bombs on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby K. Neal/Released)