Boeing P-8A Poseidons and Lockheed P-3C Orions

120328-N-ZA795-125 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 28, 2012) Two P-3C Orions and the Navy's newest patrol aircraft, a P-8A Poseidon, sit on display outside hangar 117 at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The Maritime Patrol Association celebrated 50 years of P3 Naval Aviation and the beginning of a new generation with the P-8A Poseidon during the 2nd annual Heritage Symposium. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez/Released)

U.S.S. Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) Hanger Bay

Official U.S. Navy file photo of Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14 fill the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to full capacity March 19, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher D. Blachly (Released)

Grumman F11F-1 Tiger and Douglas F4D Skyray

Convair XF2Y Sea Dart

Douglas AD1 (A-1) Skyraider

McDonnell F3H-1N Demon

General Dynamics F-111B

Lockheed EP-3E Aries II

Vought XF8U-1 (XF-8A) Crusader

Boeing P-8A Poseidon

Lockheed P-3C Orion

Bell Boeing CV-22 Osprey

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

Grumman E-2C Hawkeye

Grumman EA-6B Prowler

McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier

Grumman E-2C Hawkeye

McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B Harrier

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

Grumman EA-6B Prowler

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

Grumman EA-6B Prowler

Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawks

Sailors assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 perform maintenance on the rotors of two MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters in the hangar bay 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 Seaman Benjamin T. Liston (Released) 120322-N-DH811-022 

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning IIs

 

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

120305-N-DR144-458 ARABIAN GULF (March 5, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Eric Welsh directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 onto the bow catapults for launch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout UAV

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)

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)

Yakovlev Yak-141 (NATO: Freestyle)

Sukhoi Su-33 (NATO: Flanker D)

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

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)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet

120121-N-DR144-012 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors prepare an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 for launch on the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) passes through a storm front. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

120121-N-ZI635-067 ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 21, 2012) Sailors watch the sunset from the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)

Sikorsky SH-60F Sea Hawk

120222-N-ZZ999-001 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 22, 2012) Explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3 rappel from an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 15 to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a heliborne visit, board, search and seizure training event. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Martin/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

120223-N-DI587-026 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2012) Marine Capt. Brandon Cordill, from Hemet, Calif., assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, performs a "diamond dirty loop" over Naval Air Facility El Centro during a practice flight. The Blue Angels start their 2012 show season at the Naval Air Facility El Centro Air Show March 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rachel McMarr/Released)

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet and AGM-65 Maverick ASM

120218-N-VO377-086 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 18, 2012) Aviation ordnancemen perform final checks on ordnance attached to an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 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 Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk

120214-N-CW746-010 STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Feb. 14, 2012) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), flies patrol as the ship transits the Strait of Hormuz. 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 Cmdr. Daniel J. Walford/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

120216-N-JN664-090 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 16, 2012) A Sailor directs the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 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 Seaman Apprentice Karolina A. Martinez/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet

120216-N-VO377-349 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 16, 2012) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from 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 Jonathan P. Idle/Released)

Sikorsky MH-60R Sea Hawk

120213-N-ED900-071 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2012) Flight deck crew members conduct a helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) with an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Raptors" of Helicopter Strike Maritime Squadron (HSM) 71, aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91). Pinckney is a part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

Sikorsky MH-60S Sea Hawk

120211-N-NB694-176 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 11, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 lands aboard 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 Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18C Hornet

120207-N-OY799-084 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 7, 2012) Final checkers signal safe to launch an F/A-18C Hornet from the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility while on a seven-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Boeing Scan Eagle UAV

120206-N-NR955-180 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 6, 2012) Insitu contractors recover Scan Eagle, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on the flight deck after a successful test run aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) during Certification Exercise. The exercise is the final qualification for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group before their scheduled spring deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lauren G. Randall/Released)

McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet

120209-N-VO377-198 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 9, 2012) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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)