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John H.[_5_] John H.[_5_] is offline
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Default Naval (boating related) Aviation

This may have been around already. But, I enjoyed it again, so maybe some of the
stronghearted will do the same. It shows why Navy pilots make so much money.

Turn on your sound and go full screen. I guarantee this will definitely hold your
attention. These videos show the difference between Naval Aviation and any other
kind. The links below are two outstanding videos about F-18 carrier operations aboard
the USS Nimitz during weather causes a severely pitching deck, which you can see in
the videos. It's more dangerous than most combat missions and the tension in the
pilots and crew is very apparent.

Watch Part 1 first, then Part 2.

Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=4gGMI8d3vLs

Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=S0yj70QbBzg

Of course, there are some liberals out there who will proclaim its stupidity, because
'we don't need no steeenkin' aircraft carriers'!
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