Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
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Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Guys,
Here is a selection of shots from my time spent with VFA-11 "Red Rippers" recently whilst underway on-board the ‘Big E’, during its 22nd and Final Deployment:
Want to learn more about the Super Hornet? This Month AIR International has produced a 52-page supplement on Boeing’s Super Hornet covering; weapons and systems, power plant, strike test, top gun, test pilot’s school, carrier operations and ops with the Royal Australian Air Force.
http://www.airinternational.com/view_issue.asp?ID=3200
Cheers!
Matthew Clements
Here is a selection of shots from my time spent with VFA-11 "Red Rippers" recently whilst underway on-board the ‘Big E’, during its 22nd and Final Deployment:
Want to learn more about the Super Hornet? This Month AIR International has produced a 52-page supplement on Boeing’s Super Hornet covering; weapons and systems, power plant, strike test, top gun, test pilot’s school, carrier operations and ops with the Royal Australian Air Force.
http://www.airinternational.com/view_issue.asp?ID=3200
Cheers!
Matthew Clements
Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Always good to see you posting Matt, a lovely set!
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Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
There's no such thing as too many Hornet pics. Great set. :up:
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Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Interesting - both Navy squadrons (VFA-11 and VFA-211) have F models... Most air wings seem to have one squadron with the E and one with the F. Is there a reason for this?
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Mad Dan wrote:Interesting - both Navy squadrons (VFA-11 and VFA-211) have F models... Most air wings seem to have one squadron with the E and one with the F. Is there a reason for this?
Good Point! CVW-1 is unique in this sense, with it being the only Air Wing equipped with two F/A-18F Squadrons. VFA-11 and 211 both share the FAC(A) mission, and all 3 Super Hornet Squadrons (including 136) are involved in the AAR role.
I think it is mainly to do with displacement – more planes that what there are current Air Wings and Operational CVNs.
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Excellent photos, Matt - first two are great, as are the landing shots.
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Excellent shooting, Matthew.
One of my favourite USN Squadrons.
Really like the CAG bird with the boar's head on the nose too.
One of my favourite USN Squadrons.
Really like the CAG bird with the boar's head on the nose too.
Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Lovely images Matt!
Cheers,
Paul
Cheers,
Paul
Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Great set of shots there Matt
Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
great set! thanks for sharing
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Not jealous at all brilliant photos Matt, keep em coming
Regards
Robert
Regards
Robert
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Thanks for the comments guys, glad you enjoyed the set.
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Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Matt
You are a lucky boy. What a great oppertunity, the Big E is such a historic ship. Very nice pics sir.
Tim
You are a lucky boy. What a great oppertunity, the Big E is such a historic ship. Very nice pics sir.
Tim
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Re: Here's to us.....Still Rippin' (VFA-11 Super Hornets)
Lovely to see . looks like you had a room with a view for your cruise !! If only I could buy a ticket .