World Famous Screwtops - VAW-123 on BIG E

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Matthew Clements
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World Famous Screwtops - VAW-123 on BIG E

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Guys,
Last March I was fortunate enough to be part of USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Final ever combat deployment.

On-board under CVW-1 was VAW-123 "Screwtops" the final Hawkeye Squadron to operate on Big E’s Flight Deck. Here is a selection from my time spent with the unit during this Historic Cruise:-

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You didn't number your pics, so the first and third sunset pics :up:
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Nice set.

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Absolute cracking set mate!

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Great set Matt :clap:
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Lovely!
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Love your work Matt. Great set of a beautiful aircraft

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Cracking set Matt. Looks like you had some great access :cool:
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To much sea in the back ground :grin: No Matt what a great set of images of aircraft from the carrier that don't get much coverage,love to see the people and crew room stuff too

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A superb pictorial account.i really like the one of the LSOs in the low sunlight.
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Stunning set...

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Lovely set Matt, those sunset shots are very special. :smile:

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Wonderful set of on the spot action photographs, thanks for sharing Matt.
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