Hickory Aviation Museum’s Post

"Fold 'em up Friday!" Immediately after trapping onboard an aircraft carrier, it's imperative that the wings get folded on all aircraft as they are taxiing out of the landing zone. This is done for space saving and safety. This is E-2C Hawkeye BuNo 160703 of VAW-125 "Tigertails" (AA-603) in 1996 onboard CVN-65 under control of the yellow shirt Fly 2 director taxiing out of the way so the next aircraft could land. This aircraft is no longer in service, stricken off charge and assumed scrapped. The Hawkeye's main mission is early airborne early warning to protect the carrier and battle group. There have been a total of 313 manufactured in all variants. #grumman #e2chawkeye #usnavy #flynavy #navalaviation #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationgeek #aviationgeeks #avgeek #avgeeks #avnerd #aviationlovers #aviationhistory #aviationphoto #aviationphotography #aviationphotos #airplane #airplanes #aircraft #airplanephotos #aircraftcarrier #ussenterprise Friends of Naval Aviation, Inc. #hummer

What is the most powerful aircraft carrier in the world? The title of the "most powerful" aircraft carrier could be debated depending on the criteria used for assessment. However, the United States Navy's Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers are often regarded as some of the most advanced and powerful in the world. The lead ship of this class, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), features several technological advancements, including electromagnetic catapults, advanced arresting gear, increased sortie rates, and enhanced survivability features compared to its predecessors. These carriers are designed to accommodate a wide range of aircraft, including the F-35C Lightning II, which is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world. Additionally, the Ford-class carriers incorporate advanced radar systems, improved stealth capabilities, and increased automation, making them formidable assets in modern naval warfare. However, other countries, such as China with its Type 003 aircraft carrier, are also developing advanced carrier capabilities, so the landscape may have changed since my last update.

🛬👨✈️🚢 Precision Landing: E-2 Hawkeye's Cockpit View 🛬👨✈️🚢 Experience the skilled approach of an E-2 Hawkeye landing on an aircraft carrier. 🛬👨✈️🚢 A pilot's perspective reveals the challenges and expertise of naval aviation. #AircraftCarrierLanding #CockpitView #E2Hawkeye 🌊🛫🔍

All decked out, where do you want to go? Ready for takeoff, anchors away! Something that combines the elements of both naval and aviation terminology, absolutely fitting for this aircraft carrier scene. A thought provoking reference to both a jet's readiness for flight and a ship's nautical nature. No better way to capture the unique blend of sea and air operations that aircraft carriers represent. Meant to evoke the excitement and power of naval aviation, with a state-of-the-art jet poised to launch from a massive floating airfield.

The only Curtiss XF15C-1 "Stingeree" survivor of the three prototypes built. Photo from 6 years ago, after we reassembled the aircraft after relocating it to Hickory from Rhode Island. First one crashed, second was scrapped, and this went into storage. Built in 1945, it was the Curtiss proposal for "mixed propulsion" capabilities. A big Pratt and Whitney radial engine in the front and an Allis Chalmers jet engine in the back powered this prototype. With jet power coming online, it was already obsolete, so the project went no further. We look forward to a cosmetic restoration and then moving this historically significant aircraft inside the new HAM hangar being built. The aircraft is on loan to HAM from the National Naval Aviation Museum. More history later this month on this plane as we celebrate the first flight anniversary. #curtissxf15c1stingeree #prototype #usnavy #flynavy #navalaviation #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationhistory #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #aviationphotos #aviationphoto #airplane #airplanes #aircraft #jetengine #radialengine #hickorync #nonprofitorganization Friends of Naval Aviation, Inc.

FRCSW bids farewell to the last legacy F/A-18 Hornet, a significant milestone for naval aviation maintenance. This aircraft represents decades of dedication, innovation, and skilled craftsmanship. Read more about this transition and how it sets the stage for FRCSW’s future here: https://lnkd.in/gPSBzvVu

The RQ-15 Neptune is making waves in the world of naval reconnaissance, and it's not just because of its sleek design. With cutting-edge technology and enhanced operational capabilities, this drone is becoming a game changer for naval forces around the globe. As we dive into the latest advancements, it's clear that the RQ-15 Neptune is not just another drone; it's a pivotal asset for modern maritime operations.

🆗 ASW world know 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗔 and its strong features making it the most valuable training target in exercice since 2015 💫 But you❓Do you know what makes #SEMA the number 1️⃣ in ASW exercices from South East Asian Navies to NATO countries ? 🎧 Easy to deploy but also easy to program in order to manage passive training, active training, and also multi-static operation training. #SEMA trains realistically both in kinematic and acoustic for 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 with several ASW asset and torpedo firing exercises. ⚓🛩️🚁🚀 Frigates, corvettes, ASW helicopters, Maritime Patrol aircraft with latest generation of light but also heavyweight torpedoes are using SEMA since 2015 🔇 𝙇𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧, 𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧, 𝙝𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧, 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙗𝙤𝙮𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙎𝙒 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩. Video of SEMA in action here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/evfdYtwy Credit : Naval News #asw #training #defence #trainasyoufight #auv #15knots

The Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) unit was established in the early 1980s as a specialized group within the Naval Special Warfare Command. Their primary mission is to provide critical support to Navy SEAL operations, focusing on the use of high-speed, heavily armed boats to insert and extract SEAL teams in hostile environments. The SWCCs are experts in maritime operations, including navigation, weapons handling, and small boat tactics. Their skills are honed through rigorous training, making them adept at operating in challenging conditions, such as riverine and coastal areas, where traditional naval vessels would struggle. As we consider the modern battlefield, the role of SWCC and their specialized boats remains a topic of discussion. With advancements in technology and the evolving nature of warfare, one might question whether these fast boats still hold a strategic advantage in contemporary conflicts. Do you think the utilization of these agile and versatile boats by the SWCC still makes sense in today's high-tech combat scenarios, or should there be a shift towards more advanced, possibly unmanned, maritime systems?