B1 Bomber

The B1 is a very popular attraction at the large aviation museum at Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City, SD.

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Phantom II

Here is a great picture of a F4 Phantom II from Navy Fighter Squadron one five one (VF-151) that has just launched from the USS Midway (CVA-41).

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USS Independence (CVA-62) 1965

Once upon a time - December, 1965 - I found myself right in the middle - literally - of a flight deck fire.

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Tomcat Launch

Here is a great picture of an F-14 Tomcat from Navy Fighter Squadron Forty-One being launched from the USS-Nimitz (CVN-68) by one of it’s waste catapults.

There were a number of Naval Aircraft that had their angle of attack manipulated to enhance their lift capabilities when being launched from carriers. The Tomcat was one of them. The nose landing gear was deflated causing it to go nearly flat. It was referred to as the “kneel position”.

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