GunnyGene
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If you've never been on a flight deck this will be of interest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVamjW-Ks4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBVamjW-Ks4
Flight ops on the Roosevelt
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427mach1 said:
You should been there. Spent some time on flight decks during flight ops. Definitely pucker time, but gotta job to do. :wink: :shock:
Cockpit view:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-bV4AQPVeU
Gunny, thank you so much for this link. My son is a Marine deployed on the Roosevelt now (he's a plane captain). My wife and I watched this video over and over.
314Chevy said:
Good for your son.
My Son was the Air Boss of the USS Nimitz 2010-2012. The Guys you see in the video and about 800 others worked for him.
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Here are some pictures of the one my Grand-kids and I were on.
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427mach1 said:
427mach1
Be careful what you wish for! That is one dangerous place. I spent
several years on Carriers, Intrepid, CVA 11, Wasp CVS 18 and Enterprise CVA
65.I saw many crew members die on the flight deck and hangar deck.
I was a radioman, and had to send the death notices out to high command.
Blackie
I worked the flight deck as a plane captain aboard the USS Midway, CVA-41 during flight ops. Lot's happening and if you don't pay attention at all times you could die. Not being over dramatic, just a fact.
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Dave
Heliman said:
Dave ,
The Navy and flight Opps have changed a lot since your day on the Boat. The safety records prove that. Son DID NOT have any accidents while he was the Air Boss and all flight deck personnel , from the Shooters to Chock and Chainers, worked for him.
Yes the flight deck is very dangerous, cold wet, hot, windy and a lot of bad places to be for 12-18 hours a day. They do not stand watches like ships company. But the Guys I spoke with and watched were proud to be doing their jobs.
Wyandot Jim said:
Jim, I can't speak to things as they are now, just my experience. We as plane captains were on the flight deck from pre-flight to launch and recovery to spotting. A plane captain is responsible for his aircraft and stays with it when it is on deck just prior to launch and just after recovery. If your aircraft has a mechanical issue prior to launch and is still spotted, you stay with the aircraft. The aircraft are launched in sequence from fan tail to bow and port to starboard so as to avoid jet blast hurting people or damaging equipment. So if your aircraft doesn't go, the aircraft next to you will turn and the jet blast hits you during acceleration. It's okay if it makes a continuous turn, but if it hesitates or stops during the turn the PC risks possibly getting blown overboard. The reason I mention this is that it happened to me twice. Once I was able to hold on to the landing gear strut, but got 1st degree burns to my forearm and neck. The next time I rolled into the sponset as opposed to being blown over the side.
This is just one example of what can happen. There are a bunch of other scenerios that can happen as well. You are probably right.....for about 99% of the time. Nowadays things may be better, but the danger is still there especially if your boots are on the flight deck. Just speaking from my experience and I too was proud to do my job.
Dave
Very good thread! Thanks for to all who who contributed. God Bless our brave men! ps
Selena
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Here's to the brave people willing to put themselves in deadly danger for the service of their country and our protection. From the pilots, to those on the flight deck and even the guy that cleans up the officer's mess. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines – even our Coast Guard… God bless you all you are in my prayers. Should you parade on Main Street, I'll be the one with our flag held high and proudly in your honor.
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My oldest brother served on the USS Saratoga from 1961 to 1963.
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Let's face it: Being in any military service is dangerous business!
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GunnyGene
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Yes it is. And not always related to the MOS/job description, but just because you can be identified as military.Bob Wright said:
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I've ALWAYS been proud of being a Navy Brat from Birth and Proud of being a US Army vet too !! (36K20)
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