My Visit to an Active Aircraft Carrier. With Narration.
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- My visit to the USS George H. W. Bush Aircraft Carrier. Launch, Recovery, Night Flight, Flight Deck, Hangar Deck, Catapult, Tail hook. Best Aircraft Carrier video. Life on a US Navy ship. Educational Military video. Learn how an aircraft carrier works / operates. Full narration. F/A-18 Super Hornet. Best sailors in the world. Navy pilots. VIP Tour and Flight Deck Action. Aircraft Carrier Operations. Life aboard a floating city. Subtitles. Closed Caption. Narrated. Ship spotting. Arresting wire. Shooter. Sea life. The Optical Ball. Ouija Board. Refueling. Tribute to Memorial Day, Veterans Day, 4th of July, and 9/11/01.
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Growing up in a small S.C.town, I joined the NAVY in 70 and served in a Recon Squadron out of N.A.S.KEY WEST. We served on board U.S.S. ENTERPRISE, U.S.S.RANGER, and the U.S.S. CONSTELLATION. all 9 month tours in the West Pac Vietnam. I ended up with 3 years 2 months and 12 days at sea. The NAVY Aircraft Carriers are the total package when it comes to complete living on board. Had to get used to my top bunk was midship right under #3 arresting cable. So I was able to place my hand up above my head on the flight deck steel, and feel the tail hook slam the deck and hear the deafening pull of the cable being stretched to the max and the jet engines powering down. When we were "On the Line" in the Gulf of Tonkin, we flew 24/7 sorties. RVAH-5 ROCKS!!!
Hi Stan. Wow! What an experience you had! If you're like me: I know it wasn't always fun while you were in. But it sounds like you have wonderful memories and proud of your contribution. Thank you for serving! Rick
i spent 4 years in, two and a half med cruises, almost 19 months total of training, then went to my assigned squadron, vf-11 aboard the uss forrestal cva59. we were flying at that time f4-b phantoms.
Thank you for your service! I was AMS, ECM on F4 C's, D's, and E's.
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You were next to me in mayport..I was on the Saratoga
Oh those endless flight ops. Saw 12, 14, 16, even 20 hour days on the USS Midway. In your "off time" you could eat, wright a letter, shower, get to the ships store etc, then grab a generous 2-6 hrs of sleep with the time left over. Per hour- about 1/2 minimum wage, and loved it!
I know it's a tough job. Thank you for serving Mark!
@@rickstid-bits Thanks, but it wasn't meant to sound like a complaint. I enjoyed it, really.
I understand. I took it that way. There were many days in the USAF I wasn't happy at all: But the overall experience was amazing and it taught this 18 year old kid a lot of great things.
@@marklindsey2127 It always sounds like complaining when we talk doesn't it, but we wouldn't trade our time for anything. A Marine here. About to take some friends and family down to the Midway this weekend. I'll tell her you said hello.
Well at least you didn’t have to pay for food rent utilities etc.
Thanks for your service. Thank you for sharing your experience! Your wife is awesome!
Thank you.
Everytime I watch this video. I feel great because of our troops. The best country in the world. America 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 USA BABY let's Go. And thank you guys for your service.
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If they don't make you feel better then I don't know what will , .... these people are true HEROS
GOD BLESS OUR. MILITARY 😎🙏🌼😎💚
It's a 0ne thousand foot air port with nuclear power plants in the hull...😎 Unlimited time at sea ... except for food and ammunition....,🤪🍏🙏😎
I got a chance to go on board the USS RANGER CV-61 When it came to port in
Vancouver B.C. Canada June 1992 . WOW JUST WOW walking tour with my navy escort
I could feel the emence power of the RANGER even as it sat at anchor in Vancouver
all of the sailors I spoke to were polite & proud of their ship .They loved our city
even got a taste of navy chow ( B.L.T. with fries ) really good ! wish I could have got some pictures
but they took my little Kodak camera when I boarded ( yes they gave it back to me when I left the ship )
2:35 hours of my life I will never forget having the opportunity to tour a aircraft carrier
thanks USS RANGER CV-61
Great video. I had the privilege and honor of serving in the U S Navy between 1965-1971. I served on the USS America, and the USS Independence circumnavigated the earth. Greatest experience of my life. Would love to go one more time before I die. Go Navy.
Thank you for serving Walt!
Retired ABE w/ 21 years of service. Was stationed on 4 Aircraft Carriers. This was the best job I ever had!
Hi Steve. Thank you for serving! And thank you for serving an entire career! Rick
I used to work as a stress analyst to figure out repairs for damaged F18’s. Some of those birds may have been ones I worked on. Makes me feel a bit like what I imagine a father feels when they see their kids play. God bless our troops.
Rick, Thanks for the excellent video. I enjoyed every minute of it. It sure brings back some great memories of flight deck duty. I served from 1958 to 1961 and my duty station was NAS Norfolk. I was assigned to Helicopter Squadron Seven and we were flying HSS-1N Antisubmarine choppers. I was a green shirt and an Aviation Electronic Technician specializing in Tacan and other navigation and communication equipment. I was also tasked with the upgrades and modifications of all type electronic equipment in our aircraft. I was a Second Class Petty Officer when I decided to not reenlist and to go to college. That was a mistake I have often regretted. I could have probably made Chief in my next 4 years. I served on the USS Valley Forge and the USS Randolph. My last cruise before separation was to be the down range recovery team for Alan Shepard's first suborbital flight. We were not the primary recovery team but were stationed 70 miles beyond his projected splash point. We were there in case he overshot his splash point. A bit of humor, years later he was here in Mobile, AL to sign his book Moon Shot and I had a copy so went to have it autographed and mentioned to him that I was downrange in the USS Randolph in case he over shot and his comment was "I didn't need your A.. did I"?
Thanks again for a super video. Made my day. I just had my 80th birthday this past week.
Hi James. Thank you for writing to me. I really enjoyed reading your experience. It's really a joy when we look back at our lives and re-live great memories. Thank you for serving in our great Navy! Rick
@ James Younce ,
Hello James , I was on the Randolph 1962-1963. I was ship's company in the fuels division.
Glad to have knowledgeable people serving and protecting our country!
Great coverage. I had a similar experience aboard Lincoln in 2005. At night, on the bridge, the Skipper asked me about any experience with the Navy. I said "Well Captain, fifty years ago I was running around a flight deck like those guys." He asked me if I saw any differences. I replied, "it was smaller and was wood." USS Bennington (CVA-20) 1953-1955.
You'll notice the safety officer in front of you has his head on a swivel. He has to lookout for his safety and the safety of visitors. Lots of responsibilities on his shoulders. I can remember as a 22 year old "kid" working on a flight deck. That was way back in 1973 on the U.S.S. Independence. I can still hear the jets in after burner, smell JP5 and the salt air. Your video brought back so many memories. The guys in dark blue pants are enlisted, the guys in tan (khakis) pants of officers. Some memories never fade. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thank you for serving. You had an amazing job!
I was 17 when I was the youngest plane captain in the US Navy. Because I joined on my 17th birthday, and did not miss one day of school before hitting the fleet in VA-165.
I love the smell of jet exhaust in the morning! It smells like LIBERTY!
WE FILIPINOS LOVE TO SERVE THE US NAVY. SUPPLY DEPT USED TO BE LOADED WITH FILIPINO COOKS, SHIPS SERVICEMEN, DISBURSING CLERK, STEWARDS, STOREKEEPERS AND AVIATION STOREKEEPERS. STEWARDS WORKS IN THE WARDROOM, STATEROOMS, CAPTAINS CABIN AND ALSO IN THE WHITEHOUSE IN WASH DC.
This always my dreams next to the jets. And what they do and or want to be a pilot unfortunately didn't get there wasn't smart enough😪 thanks for your service SALUTE!!!
Been there, Experienced all of IT on three US Navy Aircraft Carriers: USS Coral Sea, USS Kitty Hawk, USS Enterprise, as a US Navy Veteran Aircraft Flights Controls Systems Mechanic/Technician, AMH-2 Rank.
Wow! Amazing! Thank you for serving Roderick! I was an Avionics/Electronic Warfare Systems Tech.
It is remarkable how everything is like clockwork....no wonder that the USA is the greatest on Earth...thanks for your service.
This is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Brasil!
skill, commitment , excellence, honor, and teamwork, wow !
Just WOW what a trip of a lifetime!!!!!
I spent 21 years in the Navy worked the flight deck a lot as I was an AD, retired as an ADCS. The carriers I was on were all older ones like Oriskany, Coral Sea and Kitty Hawk. The one thing I cannot get over is just how much bigger the flight decks of the newer carriers are, just amazing to me. Also I never made a cruise that had females onboard!!??!!
Thank you for serving our fantastic country! 21 years at sea is a lot of personal sacrificing. Thank you again!
@@rickstid-bits Thanks very much. I didn't spend the whole 21 years at sea even though it seemed like it sometimes. Now looking back on it I find myself really issing the life sometimes.
Thanks Again.
me too, brother. va=23 use midway.
They are not much bigger. You should know that.
Thank you to the United States of America. Fantastic retirement gift mate. Australia is forever grateful. Wow what a experience.
Beautiful video, Rick S! I'm not surprised there are 1 million +/- comments! I'm a retired Navy helo pilot, but my career was on Cruisers, Destroyers, Frigates & Supply ships. My final deployment before retirement was on one of the last conventionally powered carriers, USS Constellation (CV-64) in 2001, in a staff position. You may realize how lucky and privileged you were to have this visit when you filmed this: as a ship's crew member, you don't quite get the DV treatment, although you do see a lot of the ship that visitors miss. For better or worse! In my position, I had no duties above decks and spent the vast majority of my time in artificial lighting. I came home paler-skinned than when I started! You showed me things that I had no time or reason to see. My stateroom was directly underneath the # 2 wire, which sounds horribly unlucky, but my work always ended a few hours after flight ops finished so I hardly noticed. I wish my father were still alive (well, that would make him pretty ancient by now), but he would've loved to see this video. Both from the perspective of an old WWII Destroyer 'snipe', and as the father of a Navy pilot. Great job, and thanks for sharing with the world.
Hi James, Thank you, and your Father, for serving! I really enjoyed reading your Navy bio. What a career! Thank you for sharing that, and thank you for the kind words. That DV visit was a life-long dream that I was positive could never come true. Yet it did come true! I am so blessed! Thank you again for sharing your story. Rick
More like about 800 comments man.
@@madtrucker0983 Oops, I think that should've said views!
@@aieeejo 😂 I figured. I was just policing the internet.
@@madtrucker0983 Thank you for your service 👮
Great Video Rick S. Very comprehensive!! Brought back many cherished memories. I was on the USS Lincoln, CVN 72 in 2004 working on a the movie "Stealth" and, like yourself, was truly amazed and humbled by the experience. Spending 10 days on the ship allowed me to really get a good look at the workings of a aircraft carrier and her crew. We were treated as royalty by every sailor and officer as if we were their superiors, which was clearly not the case. We slept in officers quarters and dined in the ward room. We had almost complete access to the ship except for the reactor room and other designated areas. We worked at all hours of the day on various schedules to accommodate production and the Navy. The food sucked, even in the ward room, but the experience made up for it ten fold. I seriously could not do the job of those kids do, for they are truly exceptional human beings, serving our country by sailing in the Navy and work on extremely an amazing ship as a aircraft carrier is . I am truly blessed to have been so fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience that in my life.
10 days onboard! Wow! What an experience you must have had!
The absolute most difficult task in flying is a night landing on a carrier - terrifying yet very satisfying when done correctly
I was fortunate enough to be aboard the USS Ticonderoga CVA-14, from 1968 to 1970, and I share your enthusiasm. I loved watching flight ops. It was one of the most exciting times of my life!
Your video brought me right back into it, and I am grateful. Thank you so much!
Thank you for serving Kelly! You're welcome. The experience was awe inspiring!
Rick S I understand. I chuckled at your experience in the COD. I too had the pleasure of being shot off the deck in that plane, so I get it. I also had experience of riding in one of the helo’s. It was awesome!
Rick S. Beautiful outstanding video. Keep up the outstanding work. USMC 64 -- 68. Marine Detachment USS Saratoga 66 -- 68. Some beautiful memories that I will always cherish. God Bless.
Thank you for serving David!
Rick you lucky dog. I did a Tiger Cruise , seven days on the Nimitz from Hawaii to Seattle on the homeward bound trip from the Persian Gulf War.. We were stuck up in the crows nest though. Thanks for the memory’s! I wish all Americans could go and see how hard the men and woman work for our country everyday!
My last cruise was as a First Class Petty Officer assigned to HS-10, a helicopter squadron. It was the last World Cruise, aboard the USS Enterprise. I was a Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician. It was a first rate ship, manned by the best group of sailors you can imagine. I am very proud to have been able to have served among the best of the best. To each and and everyone of my fellow shipmates, I wish them all Fair Winds, and Following Seas!🇺🇸🙏
Thank you for serving Stephen!
@@rickstid-bits Thank you Rick. Truly, for me, it was an honor and a privilege!
HS 7 USS Randolph 1965 med cruise
I was in HS-9 stationed at NAS Jacksonville. I was on the inaugural cruise of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN 71
Hi Joe. I am just seeing this. Thank you for serving! Rick
I was on this ship in 2014 for deployment. Thanks for this video.
We didnt have alot of this type of footage for my family to see.
Thank you for your service to our country! I am trying to get a copy of this to all the sailors onboard the ship. I believe they could make it available on the TV, or, at least, in the library. I've sent the link to the ship's Public Relations Officer, but I don't think it's made it's way onto the ship.
I did one deployment on the USS Roosevelt CVN-71, and I spent many days just hangin' out on Vulture's Row. It's an escape from the everyday mundane 12 hour shifts. 7 months at sea, and I was SO happy to return to the Good Ol' USA.
Thank you for serving Keith!
@@rickstid-bits Thank you for the awesome video Rick!!!!!!
THANK YOU. THIS IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE VIDEO I'VE SEEN ON ONE OF OUR MAGNIFICENT CARRIERS!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Jack. I'm looking at you're photo. Are you a Blue Angels pilot?
ONLY IN MY DREAMS. I AM A WANABEE NAVY PILOT. I WAS NOT ACCEPTED INTO OCS FOR MEDICAL REASONS. THE CLOSEST I GOT TO FLYING FOR THE NAVY WAS A PASSENGER IN A STEARMAN. I STILL DREAM ABOUT IT. THE PICTURE IS FROM A BLUE ANGELS AIR SHOW.
Jack Priest calm down on the caps? There is a caps lock button, you might wanna click it
@@jacobsmith4453 SORRY. JUST A HABIT. I USE CAPS EXCLUSIVELY. IF THIS HURTS YOUR EARS, DON'T READ IT.
i liked my F -14, my S3-A, my SH-3 and my A7E as a plane captain two years at sea.. final troubleshooter...the dude in the white shirt that braced himself on launch.. i hate that airplane the hornet. Loved my A7 E.. In Lemoore CA, it took 5 years to vet that thing out, one blown nose tire and i had to tow it back to the hanger. THAT HAD BEEN SAID! An awesome job! not as cool as being on the deck, but i was 18 in 1985
i voted for Bush, but that was my aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, all of 4 years old. I love that my airwing went from CV-43 to CVN-70
Great Video! I only have memories and on occasional dream.
Sorry, I don't no stinking A6 intruder on my ship! never had one and i don't care! I was proud enough to have met the EA3B ! that damn thing could deliver a tactical nuke!
Thank you for serving! You had an awesome job!
may god keep every service man and women safe. and god bless America.
I like the shot of the counting Tower with the Doppler and then the cyclic ops that's awesome
This video is infinitely better than anything I've seen out of the major news organizations! I'm a Navy veteran and served on one of the destroyers that travel with the carriers. I learned a lot that I did not know before by watching this video. Thank you.
Hi Jim,
You're welcome. I am still awestruck by everything our young men and women do on these ships! Thank you for serving our country!
Thank You for sharing your gift with the rest of Us!
Thanks to all who serve our great country. You are truly the best of the best!!!!!!!!!!
This is better than a lot of documentaries I've watched about carriers. Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words Chris.
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing.
Your enthusiasm is almost as awesome as that wife of yours that got ya on board somehow. Couple of awesome people.
Thank you Kevin.
It runs like clockwork, then someone turns the lights out and it still works like clockwork .Thanks for posting this .Very enjoyable to watch .Dave (England)
Thanks for the upload . I don't blame you for staying up late , I would not have slept the entire 24 hours either given the chance , what a amazing experience .
Really great Navy ! I wish they could have shown how many other things were going on (24 hrs a day) besides aircraft on the ship. There is everything from operations, communications, propulsion, food services 24/7, Detachment of U.S. Marines, field day of course, and so much more. But I suppose that's for another day and much of that other stuff is classified and cannot be seen on TV. Thanks Navy, I'v very proud of all of you. BTW, my grandson-inlaw is currently teaching those pilots in training how to land upon those ship and during my 22 yrs I collected 5 thousand + hours Navy flight time.
Never thought I'd say this but I miss working on the flight deck. Lots of good times.
I miss the closeness and the brotherhood in the rates but that's it.
@@gianellicapone8740 lots of good times reference brotherhood iz pazze+ delete ur comment please
What a great video! Happy Veteran's Day to all our Servicemen and Women. Seeing this video makes me glad I was on Sea Duty instead of Shore Duty., and I never thought I would say that lol. USS Albany CG-10, USS Texas CGN-39. Thank you..
Thank you Joe. And thank you for your service! Rick
To all the men and women that are serving in any of the branches of our military: Thank you for volunteering to serve and protect our country.
To every young man and woman reading this: Whether you have already defined a skill path that you want to pursue, or if you have no idea what you want to do with your life yet; Please consider joining one of our great military branches. If you go in with a positive attitude - the knowledge, skills, and experiences you will attain will be life changing!
SALUTE
TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT
I'm sure you had a visit of a lifetime. Sounds like you did..😊 my husband is retired U.S. Navy. I myself retired U.S. Army..so many Americans never get to see any of this..The military family IS truly amazing..Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you both for serving! And for serving entire careers!
Those thanks go two ways, Rick. Thanks to you as well for your service.
To quote my favorite president, "And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy." - JFK
Man I miss those days, but it was F-14 Tomcats and they had the most awesome flames from afterburners! Also the A-6, A-7, the meek S-3, A7E, C2 and even some T-3 for training the newbies off California
Thank you for serving Patrick!
What an amazing gift your wife rocks
Thank you Mirikee. Yes she does!
Awesome video
Thank you Larry. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was at the Oceana Naval Air Station Air Show today enjoying some more jet "music" and national pride again!
Does anyone else seem to see F-18 201 a LOT ? I used to think they had a whole lot of them I see it so often. Maybe it was one of the ones I helped build.
Anyway, this was a fantastic video to watch and I also thank your wife for making it possible.
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video for all of us who are not in the military to see just what they do!
You're welcome Keren. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Amazing footage. I am proud I served in the Navy as an Air traffic controller in the early 70's.
Thank you. And thank you for serving! Rick
I was on that work-up in 2016, the carrier left port for deployment in 2017. Good times.
Rick, I am a little late to the party but... just watched you video production, thank you and thanks for staying up late for night ops. I am going to call the IRS and ask if I can pay more taxes.
Drew hahaha
Great presentation, makes me miss the flat top ops and being at sea.
Excuse my language but that's just badass. I can't believe they allowed you to be that close to a launch. That had to be amazing. Great video. Let's see the Chinese do that.
My life, 22 years ago. I still miss it. Nothing like it in the world. 23 years was enough for me though.
Hi Mike,
That is awesome! Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service. My future life.
You're a true American Patriot!
I hope to get a job on an aircraft carrier, joining the navy next year.
@@trevorjones2900 Congratulations Trevor! Thank you for joining the great men and women in our military. Please keep in mind: There will be plenty of days when you will ask yourself, "What did I do to myself?!?" It is all part of the journey. At the end, you will be amazed at what you learned, did, accomplished; and the experiences you had. GodSpeed my friend!
Watching this brought back many memories of the 3 years is spent stationed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71 in the Weapons Dept. That was during desert storm/shield. Life on a carrier can be hectic at times, but there is no better duty than on a Nimitz class carrier. Great video.
Thank you Eric. Thank you for serving our great country!
What beautiful day to fly!
You Americans you do such a great job I love you all
Thanks for share this experience! Regards from Brazil.
I could watch this all day..
This is awesome. I can see how videos like this and those of servicemen who sometimes upload them to RUclips would make someone want to join. Not the horrible ads you see during sports events and such.
I remember these's day's launch,recover re-spot,launch,recover,re-spot 18 hours a day.
1981-1985 CVN-65 only difference was we have many different types of aircraft, F14 F4 A7 A6 EA6 E2 A3 S3 H3.
The deck looks so different now day with so many variants of the 18 on it. The squadron makeup of CVW-8 in 97 was comprised of two F-14, two F-18, one S-3, one EA-6, one E-2 and one HS-60. Now the 14s, the S-3s and the EA-6s have all been replaced by a F/A-18 variant.
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your video on carrier ships . I appreciate your explanation.
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It was very educational and enjoyable trip, thank very for uploading and all the best and safety to our crew members !!!
Thanks, Rick, for your informative video. I am currently co-authoring a book in honor of the 25th anniversary of the loss of 5 E-2C aviators off a carrier, and while I've watched several TV documentaries, your raw footage and detailed info has added to my understanding of carrier life. I appreciate you sharing your once-in-a-lifetime experience with all of us.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. I got very inspired watching your movie.
I am going to tell at all documentary air fligth an amazing safety first.
Thanks so much for your hard work to make such wonderful film!
God bless the US too!
From S- Korea.
a Very organized aircraft carrier!! God the bless us navy!!!
Great stuff, man…anybody who finds this interesting should seek out Carrier, the PBS documentary series. It’s one of my favorite series of all time and it follows the lives of EVERYONE aboard the Nimitz…from the pilots, grease monkeys and cooks to the air traffic controllers and senior enlisted. It’s really illuminating and half of them are practically high school kids.
yes it is worth everyone's purview. I didn't get WIFI or telephones...I shaged sodas 10 decks to the radio operators, but it bought me a long distance ham radio call home... twice!
During my military service I never got the chance to see or work carrier ops, something at the time that didn’t bother me or even thought about, ever since retiring after 24 years I have thought about so many experiences I never thought of applying for or being posted to. I think this is as close as I could ever come to flight deck operations, wonderful retirement gift for you and it does not take a genius to tell you enjoyed every second of it. Happy retirement............. and yes I am totally jealous. Top Gun soundtrack keeps creeping into my thoughts!!!!!!!!!.
Hi DJ, Thank you for serving! And for serving for an entire career! No one knows how much personal and family time service men & women sacrifice - except for those of us that have served. Congratulations on your retirement also!
Rick S Thank you so much, for the upload and for your heartfelt message. Just sat watching all over again, fantastic. And it goes without saying, but gonna say it anyway, Thank you for your service, sacrifice and patriotism. And Per Ardua Ad Astra?
Love this. Totally agree with your comments about serving. You will grow up fast. I served Navy from 1962-66. Never saw a ship, as I was in IT, and stationed in Maryland. Took advantage of my GI Bill to get my BS, and had a pretty good career in IT as a civilian.
Thank you for serving John!
Extended kiddy cruiser lol been there done it 62 - 66 Newfoundland
Being up close to these magnificent machines is heart thundering and, these guys make it look like perpetual motion with grace.Thank all of you patriots that do this for the love of country.
Amazing!!!
Great video, thanks for sharing. I spent many days & nights working the flight deck (and below decks). This brings back so many memories. It also fills in some knowledge gaps since working a job around the clock you sometimes miss a few of the details about your environment… that and my memory isn’t what it used to be. It’s definitely a fascinating place AND technology.
Thank you for your service!
@@rickstid-bits It was an honor to serve.
I love this. Thanks for something I always wanted to experience
Thanks for sharing.
Vielen Dank für die Bemühungen gegeben haben
Thanks for posting. We did not have this in my day.
Thanks for this great video that took me back nearly 50 years when I was a helicopter crewman (Airborne Sonar/Rescue Swimmer) deployed on the USS Forrestal. Very accurate depiction except that our night ops had no white or yellow light illuminating the flight deck. I had to preflight my helo using a red-lens flashlight. The flight deck truly is one of the most dangerous places on Earth.
Thank you Steve. Thank you for your service! That must have been an exciting job!
☆Good job... This brought back memories... I am a Proud Plankowner USS John C. Stennis CVN-74... I was a ABE Waist Cats Catapult #4... 😊
Thank you for serving William! You had a great job!
Rick, thank You, thank You very much for this video. I spent many hours watching carrier ops on YT and I find your video with your clear and comcise narration by far the most complete and atractive. It reminds me of the marvelous thriller "Nimitz Class" of Patrick Robinson (and especial as submariner )As a retired Dutch naval Officer I spent almost all my prof life in the Atalntic and during several SNFL (Standing Naval Force atLantic) periods I had the privalage to meet and cooperate with your splendid and great Navy and her people. As always I loved the night ops, wether submerged, on the surface or in the airGrateful too You stayed up until 0100 AM. Regards, (Madrid)
Hello Johan,
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for serving your country!
@@rickstid-bits YES RICK THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US ALL THE SPECIFIC DETAILS OF US NAVY OPERATIONS!!! SIGNED ANY ENEMY WHO WANTS AN IN DETAIL, UP CLOSE LOOK INTO OUR OPERATIONS!!! ITS IDIOTS LIKE YOU WHO PUT LIVES AT RISK BECAUSE YOU WANTED TO FEEL IMPORTANT! DELETE THIS SHIT AND ANY OTHER VIDEO LIKE IT!!!
@@rickstid-bits I know damn well you were briefed on operational security! Which you obviously completely disregarded! You point out and show every detail you possibly can and post it on fucking RUclips!!! You've given every advantage you possibly could straight into the hands of anyone who wants to do us harm! Think before you act the rules are there for a reason!
One of the best videos detailing activities onboard an Aircraft carrier that I have viewed. Mainly because this video includes text explaining exactly what is going on , not leaving the viewer having to "guess" or work it out for themselves. Thank you for sharing
Thank you for the kind words Steve. I'm glad it's so meaningful for people.
Navy pilots are the BEST !
Also Marines, fly off Carriers
Marines fly off of Carriers also.
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Great video, and thanks for coverage of VFA31 & Felix. I started with them in 1961. F3 Demons, then F4 Phantoms.
Feels like being back on the flight deck ( CVA 60 ).
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J. Thank you for serving our great country!
Rick, what an awesome experience you had! I, myself, at the beginning of my naval career, was a plane captain (brown shirt) for one of the squadrons onboard, VFA-15. Thank you for posting this; it brought back a lot of memories. I could even smell the ship (especially the flight and hangar decks) as you walked through them. I was on a different ship, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), but some things never change. Thanks again.
Thank you for serving Brent! I'm glad this brought back memories for you.
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Outstanding video...well done. I had the privilege of serving on board the USS America (CV-66) late '70s early 80's. Flight deck bow catapults. A true honor under a great commander and chief.
Thank you for your service Tab!
I served 4 years in the navy as an aviation structural mech .Never had the opportunity to serve on a carrier. And, almost 20 years of my life building and a test technician of the F-14 Tomcat at Calverton Long
Island. I must say, this is one of the best videos of aircraft launch and recovery I have ever seen. Nice job and thanks for sharing it.
Thank you for serving John! Thank you for the kind words. I'm thrilled that so many people are watching and seeing how awesome our young men and women are!
Very interesting thanks
impressive, vast amount of training
Fascinating seeing things that I've never seen before. Thank you!
You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to add a comment.
I envy you! What a once in a lifetime experience!!
Possibly....one of the coolest videos...I've seen...this week. Nice job.
Thank you for the kind words. They are awesome men & women!
Thank you for filming this! Special thanks to your WIFE for making it all happen!!
Great video. I am stunned you were able to get this kind of access on the flight deck. I served aboard two aircraft carriers, USS Kittyhawk CV-63 and USS America CV-62 during the late 80’s and early 90’s working on the flight deck as a red shirt (aviation ordinance). I can’t recall ever seeing anyone not having something to do with flight ops being allowed on the flight deck during flight ops. That is awesome they gave that to you. Controlled chaos is what we called it. It’s an awesome experience. As you mentioned, being on the flight deck during flight ops is one of the most dangerous places to be. My hats off were always to the green shirts who were responsible for catapults. Very dangerous and tiring work. Thanks for sharing this. Best to all the current men and women serving today. You represent America well.
Thank you for the kind words John. And thank you for your service! What a job you had! I was blessed beyond belief with the opportunity to experience this live, 3' in front of me!!!!
Night Launch and Recovery...😎💯🥶❄️🙏
You don't get to see this stuff that close everyday, awesome. Thanks for sharing !
Great video!
Thank you Greg. Great men and women made it possible!
My only regret for my life is not following in the footsteps of my dad and brother in joining the US Navy. I probably wouldn't have made 'Naval Aviator' as I fantasized about, but I would've been just as happy in CIC like my dear brother, or gunner's mate, as my dad. Go Navy.
Hi Regina. Don't have any regrets. Everyone wasn't called to serve in the military. Others were called to do something special in some other way.
Oh Rick, you made my day by your reply. Thank you so much. And btw, whether it means anything to you or not, I am an ardent USA patriot. I work in retail, and have many customers that come in with their military service caps on, and I make a point of coming around my register counter to shake their hand/hug their neck and personally thank them for their service. I love my country USA, flaws and all!!! :)
@@reginadisbrow4486 See . . . you were called to do something special in your own way! Awesome!