USS BUSH CVN-77 in the Persian Gulf

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USS BUSH CVN-77 in the Persian Gulf

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At the end of October I was lucky to embark the USS BUSH during its first operational cruise in the arabian sea. At the time of my visit the carrier was in support of Op. New Dawn in Iraq.

Hope you like...more pics to come

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A great set Giovanni, you must have shot CVW-8 a few times now, Fifth Fleet seems to be that air wing's second home!
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I would give both bollocks to get this chance!! Great shots.
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Nice selection :clap: love to see a few more
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Number 3 is absolutely stunning but all great shots.

Wow. :worship:

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Amazing stuff, all are excellent, I would kill for that sort of access!

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Nice shots Giovanni, you got the sunshine that my embarks were sadly missing!

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Maisie wrote:I would give both bollocks to get this chance!! Great shots.


I'd have to give up something else, I still have need of both of mine I'm pleased to say!

Is 214 taking off without afterburner?
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AlexC wrote:
Maisie wrote:I would give both bollocks to get this chance!! Great shots.


I'd have to give up something else, I still have need of both of mine I'm pleased to say!

Is 214 taking off without afterburner?


Yes Alex...the Black Lions is taking off without ab

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That Tomcatter's Hornet is the dog's danglies! (Not a Tomcat admitedly but there you go!)

Probably wouldn't sacrifice both of my own danglies for the chance to do that, but one might be up for negotiation!
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Superb pictures there :clap: Nice to see the Tomcatters bird in some sun...

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Very nice set, I really like the atmosphere in the third shot :)

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MasterJet wrote:Yes Alex...the Black Lions is taking off without ab


Thanks. What a great shot!
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Exceptional photo set!

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Superb set, love the Hawkeye. The Golden Warriors Hornet looks a bit worn :clap:

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first photo would make a fab F18 diorama,

one heck of a monster ship.

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Excellent set, last one is very good :clap:

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Does VFA-213 now have the MUTHA Award, or are the tags not removed from 214 yet?
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UK_Tomcat_Fan wrote:Does VFA-213 now have the MUTHA Award, or are the tags not removed from 214 yet?


VFA-103 are the current holders, Excellent shooting G :clap:

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