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  1. F-14D Tomcat - launches off the flight deck, Final Deployment

    F-14D Tomcat - launches off the flight deck, Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 9, 2005) - An Aviation Ordnanceman observes as an F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the “Blacklions” of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air...
  2. F-14D Tomcat - adjustments to the tailhook

    F-14D Tomcat - adjustments to the tailhook

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 16, 2005) - A final checker makes last minute adjustments to the tailhook of an F-14D Tomcat prior to launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly...
  3. F-14D Tomcat - Position for launch, Final Deployment

    F-14D Tomcat - Position for launch, Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 13, 2005) - Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Wilson Theodore directs an F-14D Tomcat into position for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly...
  4. F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment, Blacklions of Fighter Squadron

    F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment, Blacklions of Fighter Squadron

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 4, 2005) - An F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the “Blacklions” of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), conducts a mission over the Persian Gulf. VF-213 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore...
  5. F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment, maritime security operations

    F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment, maritime security operations

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 20, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Ricardo Ramos, observes as an F-14 Tomcat prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway on a...
  6. F-14D Tomcat - Blacklions of Fighter Squadron

    F-14D Tomcat - Blacklions of Fighter Squadron

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 19, 2005) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are...
  7. F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 12, 2005) - An F-14 Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron (VF-31) launches from the flight deck the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway on a regularly...
  8. F-14D Tomcat - Aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

    F-14D Tomcat - Aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 15, 2005) - Lt. Cmdr. Richard Kramarik signals to launch an F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight...
  9. F-14D Tomcat - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

    F-14D Tomcat - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 7, 2005) - Photographer's Mate Airman Nathan Laird of Ocean City, Md., photographs an F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), as it launches off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt...
  10. F-14D Tomcat - aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

    F-14D Tomcat - aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 16, 2005) - An F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), piloted by Commanding Officer, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), Capt. Bill Sizemore, is directed into position for launch aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS...
  11. F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Jan. 2, 2006) – An aircraft handling petty officer directs an F-14 Tomcat up to the catapult on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway on a regularly scheduled...
  12. F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 30, 2005) - Sailors working on the flight deck stand in the safety zone as an F-14D Tomcat launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway on a regularly scheduled...
  13. F-14 Tomcats aerial flyover - Final Deployment

    F-14 Tomcats aerial flyover - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Jan. 2, 2006) – A pair of F-14 Tomcats conduct an aerial flyover of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations...
  14. Canopy of an F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Canopy of an F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 28, 2005) – A plane captain cleans the canopy of an F-14D Tomcat prior to flight operations on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a...
  15. F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    F-14 Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 31, 2005) - An F-14 Tomcat attached to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) prepares for launch during flight deck operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing...
  16. F-14 Tomcat takes off - Final Deployment

    F-14 Tomcat takes off - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Jan. 3, 2006) - An F-14 Tomcat assigned to the “Tomcatters” of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway during a regularly scheduled...
  17. F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment

    F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 28, 2005) – Air squadron crew members begin work on an F-14D Tomcat aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the ship leaves the port of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently...
  18. F-14D Tomcat high-speed fly-by - Final Deployment

    F-14D Tomcat high-speed fly-by - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 30, 2005) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) performs a high-speed fly-by past USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway on a...
  19. F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment

    F-14D Tomcat - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Dec. 16, 2005) - Commander Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), Capt. Bill Sizemore makes his 10,000th trap aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Sizemore was piloting an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One...
  20. F-14D Tomcat launches from aircraft carrier - Final Deployment

    F-14D Tomcat launches from aircraft carrier - Final Deployment

    Persian Gulf (Jan. 5, 2006) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are...
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