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Aircraft Carrier USS John C Stennis launching aircraft
An insight into what is involved in dispatching aircraft on the USS John C Stennis Aircraft Carrier.
Flight Simulation Game
It just doesnt get any better than this 79-2000 USN Flt Deck Chief
F-18 Hornet Oh Yeah Persian Gulf HMMMMMMMMMMMM
Thank you so much for this video! I have watched it many times. My dad was in the Navy in WW11, which must be where my love of aircraft comes from. He was also on the flight deck. Dad has been gone over 30 years now, and watching films like this brings back so many memories of him, and it just takes my breath away. Thank you to the men and women out there working to protect us. God be with all of you…..Mary
I spent 1969 and1970 on the KEARSARGE CVS33 on the flight deck and in pri fly it was great WE decommisioned it in long beach in late 1970. IN 1973 I worked on all the carriers at north Island san diego.The new carriers make the old ones look like toys.I loved my time spent onboard.
Spent ’59 – ’60 aboard USS Essex CVA- CVS-9. She looks like a PT Boat next to Stennis and all the newer carriers. I was in E Division and on MAA Force while aboard. I guess we’re shaving with the razor blades made from the ol’ pig iron SOB! Great experience, though.
Having spent time earlier carriers (Saipan, Anteitam, Bennington, Saratoga, Forrestal, Intrepid, Enterprise & Vinson) I fully appreciate aircraft carrier documentations such as this. After serving time on any aircraft carrier, the experience stays in your blood and you feel like you can and still would like to be part of current carrier ops. Each and every time I watch a carrier video, I still have the itch to be on board. Loved carrier duty.
Great stuff. Served on the USS Intrepid CVS-11. A division.Hyd. Ship’s Company.
This is great . After my service on the Kearsage 32 there alot of differance. On 9/11 the Stinnes was in San Diego I went abord with our VA145 and saw how hugh the Hanger deck was . She big
AT3 with VA 176 in 1972. Worked on the A6. Flight deck opps were an adventure. Lot more space now.
Having serviced F4s in the air force (63-67) I’m amazed at how navy jocks can “put-er-down” on the dime. Air force guys always had to have a mile to land whereas navy/marine guys mostly hit the first turn out.
Sorry, 67-69
Hey, an old salt here, 2 of my 4 were on the Saratoga CVA60
Med… Flight deck, Purple Gang, nothing like it, Yeah…
I couldn’t see the vidio, but enjoyed the comments from the younger Navy veterans. I served aboard the USS Wasp (CV-18)during WWII, and wondered if anyone remembers the “athwartship catapult” installed on some early Essex Class carriers.
My first combat hop was launched from such a contraption, and I was terrified as I looked across the hangar deck through the small “garage door” opening I was obliged to fly through.
Thank Goodness, the Navy replaced that devilish thing with a second catapult on the flight deck after we returned to Bremerton for repairs.
I was aboard cve58 uss corregidor 1943-45 ww2. I was in charge of Flight deck running,anchor and signal lites. We were in the thick of it from the Mariannas to Iwo Jima. Am now 87 years old but will never forget my days aboard the MIGHTY “C” as we were known EMP2 Calhoun Lee
With VA – 152 60 -63. AD 3′s & A1H’S.A.O A.Y.O.Y.A.S , U.S.S. CORAL MARU (SEA).Brought back memories. Some bad ,Most good. Never worked on the F-14.
The only thing I can’t understand about this video is the statistics. Their flight deck is 4 1/2 acres; ENTERPRISE was 5 1/2 acres. STENNIS has 2 nuclear reactors; ENTERPRISE has 4. In view of that, how does STENNIS weigh out at 100,000 tons while ENTERPRISE weighs out at 90,000? It seems the reverse should be the case.
I was attached to USS Philippine Sea #47, part of the Marine detachment. Spent years 1951 to 1953 Korean war years. we thought that was a big ship with 3000 personal, now this is a whole city….tks for sharing…I was proud to be part of that Navy…………
Congrats to the USS John C Stennis crew and attached Air Wing. I served as a “Flight Deck Checker”, with VF-162 Hunters (F-8 Crusaders), aboard the USS Oriskany CVA-34 (then)… now on the bottom of Pensacola Bay. Did three West-Pac cruises to the Tonkin Gulf (Vietnam) during the mid 60s. Also same job with VA-85 Black Falcons (AD-6 Spads)aboard the USS Forrestal CVA-59 on the East coast… #1 pickup ship (USS Noah actually fished the capsule out of the water)during John Glen’s orbits. In my early 20s at that time, and definitely an adventure of a lifetime for a young man. Would love to hear from othere that were there too. Go NAVY!
I was aboard the USS Agerholm (DD826)as a quartermaster, South China Sea, early days in Vietnam (62-64) and remember steaming with the Ticonderoga (alongside for fuel, supplies, high-lining pilots, and for lighted measure green) when she still had wooden decks. Those pilots could sometimes sure light her up with JP-4 on occasion! Glad to see the new navy still knows how to sail, even with that new-fangled GPS system.
And here’s to the Seals, of recent note!!
Thanks for the post.
USA can be proud of the stirling co-operative work conducted aboard these carriers.
john
My husband served on the U.S.S. Ranger and my 20 year old son is on the Stennis! What a treat to see the action on the flight deck. I am so proud of both of them, and all those that are serving. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic video! Brings back so many memories. I see the USN is still all about total teamwork and 110% professionalism! I served ships company USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 from April 1980 until January 1982. Ground support equipment technician- Hydraulics and structures. ASH-2. Proud to have served our republic!
Frank
I was in the ‘old’ Navy, serving aboard the U.S.S. Hancock (CVA-19) from 1965-1967. It was thrilling then…but today’s Navy must be an absolute blast!! Anchors Aweigh, boys and girls!!
Sharon, It works fine in Firefox. You do not need a plugin to view the videos
I can not open this cause it says I do not have the plug in but when I click on it to get it – it is for Netscape?
So how does one get it???
Fascinating to see the end result of the catapult.I was one of the original members of the construction crew that built the first catapult on HMS Perseus at Rosyth,Scotland in 1950-51. I was also the first injured on her and it cost me my career in the RN after I’d spent almost 12 months in hospital in the Bridge of Earn hospital,Scotland and then HMS Hasler,the naval hospital in Portsmouth,England. There are massive alterations in the catapults design and construction since the original.
I was aboard the USS Antietam CV36 for approximately a year and a half and had a
terrific learning experience with my friends !
That was in 1944 ! To this day, I am fortunate
to still have that friendship with my mates.
ONCE YOU’RE IN THE USNAVY, YOU’RE ALWAYS IN !
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Anchors away boys (and girls) 1974 – 77 USS Constellation. Boy does this video bring back memories. Git-R-Done
Carl, Thanks for posting this! As you already know, I was attached to the aircraft supply support division at Naval Air Station Miramar from 1982-1985. I was only on one aircraft carrier for a work detail but it was the biggest thrill of my naval career! i loved it!
I was stationed on the USS FORRESTAL CVA-59 from Aug. 1969 to July 1971 as ship’s company. My work station and NO. #1 Elevator Machinery space. Stood watches in the work area and the Steering gears. The Anchor Windless was my Sea & Anchor station.
I was attached to an aircraft squadron (VF-112) from NAS Miramar in 1958-1959 and we went on a cruise to the far east for four months. The USS Ticonderoga in no way compared to this aircraft but it was the thrill of my life as I was only 19 years old. I’m sure that the crew and attached squadrons had a wonderful experience as we had.
Thanks for airing this. I spent most of 1969-1972 as a plane captain, then avionics flight-deck trouble shooter on the USS Shangri-La, then the USS Ticonderoga. F-8′s and S2-D’s and E’s. Always in the South China Sea.
What a rush for a 20yr old!
Great to see the “New” Navy, still at it and better than ever!
The BEST!