I am dedicating this one to my two favorite Citadel alumni bloggers, Skippy-san and Steeljaw Scribe:
070509-N-8591H-229 MOUNT FUJI, Japan (May 9, 2007) – E-2C Hawkeyes assigned to the “Liberty Bells,” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji. VAW-115 is one of the nine squadrons assigned Carrier Air Wing (CVW) Five, which is assigned to USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk operates out of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED)
YOU HAVE “FAVORITE” CITADEL ALUMNI?????
Yeah, so? They aren’t so bad once you get to know ‘em :)
Lots of experience between the two of them, and lots of good words of wisdom.
You have to realize what an effort it is to get all 5 aircraft up at one time. In this case because their 5th aircraft is usually in depot-its nothing short of a miracle.
Its also a recent photo, they have only had the 8 blade props for about 4 months.
Look, ma! An official U.S. Navy photograph of FIVE flying saucers!
There may 5 in the air at the same, but that ain’t a formation! That can only be called a gaggle.
Nice shot! And let me underscore Skippy-sans comment re. getting the 5th one airborne -no mean feat that (having 5 at one time in one of my squadrons – see the Resurrection of BuNo 160992 series at the mothership). Thanks!
- SJS
Dang! Felt like leaving the net with a fluffy bunny Op-For pic…..truly invasive!
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