VF-11 RED RIPPERS attached to JOHN F KENNEDY CV67 FROM 1981-1984 (JULY). 1-MED CRUISE/1 INDIAN OCEAN CRUISE AND SEVERAL WORK-UPS. THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD!!!
A couple people seem confused about A7's and JFK. In 83-84 CVW3 opted to take 2 A6 squadrons. VA-85 had just returned from deployment on Forrestal and all its A/C had the new DRS sets and B/Ns were up to speed. VA-75 was the other A-6 SQ scheduled also. I was told by Johnny Miller the Grumman Tech REp the Navy felt the DRS systems were important and two Medium Attack squadrons could work well in Multi National Peace keeping forces. A7's were still very much part of the CVW-17 and CVW-3 long after that cruise. You can go look at the cruise books online. A7's of va-66 were on the next JFK cruise of 1986 etc...etc.... The F-14's at that time were using pretty new TARPS pods and that with A6's DRS Infra red camera were used a lot on that deployment. Deemed important at the time. And yes, we all know Intruder was the prettiest A/C ever deployed. No slight intended to the SLUF....it is what it is.
I was never on the Kennedy, but I remember loading up on the Independence sitting right next to her in 1983 at Naval base Norfolk. I was with VA-176 and later with VA-85. This video brings back some damn good memories. To all of you who served abroad these massive ships, God Bless. Fair winds and following seas! AQ2 Alan Yancey.
I was a AE with VA 34 A6 intruders. on the JFK between 1975 and 1976. Never thought the A6 would be used in combat again after Vietnam I was lucky to be in when there wasn't much going on at the time. Thanks to all the piilots and Navy personnel that were on the JFK and took part of the conflicts after I got out.
This really brings back memories. I was in VA-46 during this deployment and still remember it very well. Particularly the first night of desert storm. We launched a lot of aircraft in record time and sent our A-7’s with HARM missiles to take out the Iraqi SAM sites. Thanks for posting this and I enjoyed watching it.
I was an plane captain aboard USS Enterprise 1976-1980 the A7E was my aircraft we had Tomcats aboard I would stay top side just to see them take off they were awesome I sure miss the flight deck that's where all the action was at : no regrets joining the U.S. NAVY *****
Just a matter of fact - Big John flew more sorties, and dropped more ordinance during desert storm than any other bird farm the navy had. It was the first carrier to have the F14’s on it during a deployment. It was also the first carrier to have over 10 thousand arresting gear landings in a six month deployment. It was also the last conventional powered carrier built and when everyone was worried about the y2k bug and the nukes were parked she was steaming. Now this ship that means so much to so many thousand that called it home and has served this country so well was sold as scrap for a penny and will be cut up and probably end up in some junk yard rusting away as old washing machines or car bodies. I hope our politicians are proud of themselves.
Vf-14 tophatters airframe troubleshooter/ final checker in white vest with checkerboard. Near the twin flames, 1 hand low with thumb up, other hand with thumb up rising higher with each of the 5 engine stages during the cat shots. Only difference is that I was a tophatter during 82-84 on the Indy(cv-62 ). Boring bagel station off Lebanon as part of MNP Force,op urgent fury in Grenada, nato war games in arctic circle, dets to Sigonella and Rota was fun. But the adrenaline rush during flight ops on flight deck, 40 years later, nothing in life compares to it. I can still remember our company commander in boot camp claiming that flight deck ops is 2nd only navy seals as to most dangerous and hazardous job environment in navy. I had my doubts and still do. Yeah, flight deck kind of dangerous, especially at night but nothing compared to EOD,UDT and deep sea diving,
I worked on the A-7 avionics - as an engineer. Glad to see all the systems worked well. A-7 was one of the first to be designed so the avionics could be serviced by crewmen standing on the deck, not on ladders or workstands. Most boxes could be changed out quickly with few tools. Testing from the deck was also a new design, made for quick turnaround. Thanks for the video.
No need to be, I still no my gen orders, have my boo sockets and salute better then some of these current sailors, and I said some, no response needed, I will delete it quick
@@thomascochran8669 no, you don't no your general orders. If you knew them, you'd obey and follow them. Captain's mast for those that no their general orders 😆
I was out years before DS but the flight deck always brings back good memories. Plank Owner VA-34 Apr 1970. An old ordie. Did the 70-71 Med cruise on the JFK.
The new Hornets (and the now coming on line F-35s) are obviously better planes than all of these. But theres still an obvious romance factor here. The "good old days" of specialized aircraft, with loud logos and identities. Great era for airplane nerds like me
@@keithherzberg9948 we were a bit busy in CIC for snapshots. All bullshit aside, I appreciate your vid & service... and how dangerous that flight deck is. Just poking a lil fun, from the Radio Shack.
I don't know if you're a Dad , but I share vids like yours in hopes of inspiring my 17yo (87 on his ASVAB) so he'll see better horizons in the USN/USAF. But he's stuck on a USMC enlistment.... It's a tough conversation.
72 and 46 were the last 2 A7 squadrons, called back into action as Desert Shield was starting up. As far as 72 is concerned (my dad was CO) a lot of the squadron had to be recalled/reconstituted as they were already transitioning to F/A-18 - after the war both 72 and 46 were decommissioned instead of transitioning to hornets.
How did you do that? I’d love to wander the O3 level to see my old berthing quarters and the airframe shop. Was with VAW 126 and did two cruises in the early 80’s.
@@davidmarvez9790 I worked as a contractor. It's dirty, rusty, moldy, asbestos and lots of lead. The one place I wanted to visit was the brig but couldn't find it.
VF-11 RED RIPPERS attached to JOHN F KENNEDY CV67 FROM 1981-1984 (JULY). 1-MED CRUISE/1 INDIAN OCEAN CRUISE AND SEVERAL WORK-UPS. THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD!!!
Rmsn jfk 3 74 3 77
The Camel Trophies 😂
this was a golden era for Navy aircraft 😊
I miss the mighty F-14 Tomcat 😭
A couple people seem confused about A7's and JFK. In 83-84 CVW3 opted to take 2 A6 squadrons. VA-85 had just returned from deployment on Forrestal and all its A/C had the new DRS sets and B/Ns were up to speed. VA-75 was the other A-6 SQ scheduled also. I was told by Johnny Miller the Grumman Tech REp the Navy felt the DRS systems were important and two Medium Attack squadrons could work well in Multi National Peace keeping forces. A7's were still very much part of the CVW-17 and CVW-3 long after that cruise. You can go look at the cruise books online. A7's of va-66 were on the next JFK cruise of 1986 etc...etc.... The F-14's at that time were using pretty new TARPS pods and that with A6's DRS Infra red camera were used a lot on that deployment. Deemed important at the time. And yes, we all know Intruder was the prettiest A/C ever deployed. No slight intended to the SLUF....it is what it is.
thank you for sharing I was in Repair Div. as a HT from 1989 to 1992 ... brings back memories ...
@Stryker176 My husband was in VA176 same time, 82-85
SLUF with 4 HARM? Using EA-6 as jammer and bait?
Those A-7 where some ugly a$$ planes
Close my eyes, sounds like it did on USS KITTY HAWK in Vietnam, 71-72. Keep up the great work. U S NAVY IS THE BEST
Nice
Spent a lot of time on that flight deck as an AO VF-32 F4J 1971-73. Our shop was right down that bow cat catwalk near end of angle deck.
Ahhh yes.... right above the exhaust ports for the air start.
I was in the AIMD cal lab. That was about a thousand years ago lol
2 Main BTOW on big John! She was my first love and will always have a special place in my heart!
One of these jets killed 5 camels. And there are like 50 different types of aircraft on that deck.
I was never on the Kennedy, but I remember loading up on the Independence sitting right next to her in 1983 at Naval base Norfolk. I was with VA-176 and later with VA-85. This video brings back some damn good memories. To all of you who served abroad these massive ships, God Bless. Fair winds and following seas! AQ2 Alan Yancey.
The F14 is the GOAT in naval aviation
That's a real airwing! Not a Bug in sight.
I was in AIMD IM3. My shop worked nonstop ( as did just about everyone) keeping the birds flying
as there in G3 division weapons Assembly. Long hours
Tomcat what a Beast🤘🤘🤘
REAL 'BLUE COLLAR' HERO'S. Amazing footage!!!
Thanks Shipmate
I'm betting those bombs aren't cheap.
Not exactly the 'Glamorous' life of 'Top Gun' was it. I spent most of my time in CIC staring at a Radar Scope. OI division from 6-75 to 4-80
Very nice video, and a stunning choice of musics to compose it 👏🏻
I was a AE with VA 34 A6 intruders. on the JFK between 1975 and 1976. Never thought the A6 would be used in combat again after Vietnam I was lucky to be in when there wasn't much going on at the time. Thanks to all the piilots and Navy personnel that were on the JFK and took part of the conflicts after I got out.
That was between 1975 and 1979
Thanks Shipmate
This really brings back memories. I was in VA-46 during this deployment and still remember it very well. Particularly the first night of desert storm. We launched a lot of aircraft in record time and sent our A-7’s with HARM missiles to take out the Iraqi SAM sites. Thanks for posting this and I enjoyed watching it.
Glad you enjoyed it Shipmate! Good times……
I was an plane captain aboard USS Enterprise 1976-1980 the A7E was my aircraft we had Tomcats aboard I would stay top side just to see them take off they were awesome I sure miss the flight deck that's where all the action was at : no regrets joining the U.S. NAVY *****
I was in aimd airframes and tire shop, I was very proud and lucky to be part of a great crew, miss those days very much. AMS 1 GONZALEZ.
VA-65 USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT at the same time!
Just a matter of fact - Big John flew more sorties, and dropped more ordinance during desert storm than any other bird farm the navy had. It was the first carrier to have the F14’s on it during a deployment. It was also the first carrier to have over 10 thousand arresting gear landings in a six month deployment. It was also the last conventional powered carrier built and when everyone was worried about the y2k bug and the nukes were parked she was steaming. Now this ship that means so much to so many thousand that called it home and has served this country so well was sold as scrap for a penny and will be cut up and probably end up in some junk yard rusting away as old washing machines or car bodies. I hope our politicians are proud of themselves.
Was on her from 86-91. Air dept V-2
Vf-14 tophatters airframe troubleshooter/ final checker in white vest with checkerboard. Near the twin flames, 1 hand low with thumb up, other hand with thumb up rising higher with each of the 5 engine stages during the cat shots. Only difference is that I was a tophatter during 82-84 on the Indy(cv-62 ). Boring bagel station off Lebanon as part of MNP Force,op urgent fury in Grenada, nato war games in arctic circle, dets to Sigonella and Rota was fun. But the adrenaline rush during flight ops on flight deck, 40 years later, nothing in life compares to it. I can still remember our company commander in boot camp claiming that flight deck ops is 2nd only navy seals as to most dangerous and hazardous job environment in navy. I had my doubts and still do. Yeah, flight deck kind of dangerous, especially at night but nothing compared to EOD,UDT and deep sea diving,
Every aircraft in the inventory contributed in Desert Storm ....across all Navy's and Air Force's ....just a Who's Who....
I worked on the A-7 avionics - as an engineer. Glad to see all the systems worked well. A-7 was one of the first to be designed so the avionics could be serviced by crewmen standing on the deck, not on ladders or workstands. Most boxes could be changed out quickly with few tools. Testing from the deck was also a new design, made for quick turnaround. Thanks for the video.
You’re welcome shipmate!
Did you work on early A-7A though C, or A-7D and E?
@@LRRPFco52 A, B, D, E.
maybe I am wrong,but this was boring,made no sense
Made no sense? It’s raw footage of operations on board. Not a movie. Maybe you had to be there
No need to be, I still no my gen orders, have my boo sockets and salute better then some of these current sailors, and I said some, no response needed, I will delete it quick
@@thomascochran8669 no, you don't no your general orders. If you knew them, you'd obey and follow them. Captain's mast for those that no their general orders 😆
I was out years before DS but the flight deck always brings back good memories. Plank Owner VA-34 Apr 1970. An old ordie. Did the 70-71 Med cruise on the JFK.
Thanks.. I have a book on the JFK carrier 👍
"Don't fear the reaper"....
VA-46 1987-1990. Great video, thanks!
The new Hornets (and the now coming on line F-35s) are obviously better planes than all of these. But theres still an obvious romance factor here. The "good old days" of specialized aircraft, with loud logos and identities. Great era for airplane nerds like me
Very cool video
Thanks!
V4
The Flight Deck always gets the Glory. Where's the pix of Tomahawks?
I worked the flight deck, so that’s where the video comes from. You worked with Tomahawks? Where’s your pics?
@@keithherzberg9948 we were a bit busy in CIC for snapshots. All bullshit aside, I appreciate your vid & service... and how dangerous that flight deck is. Just poking a lil fun, from the Radio Shack.
@@HappyHoboRecovery appreciate ya Shipmate.
I don't know if you're a Dad , but I share vids like yours in hopes of inspiring my 17yo (87 on his ASVAB) so he'll see better horizons in the USN/USAF. But he's stuck on a USMC enlistment.... It's a tough conversation.
@@HappyHoboRecovery I am, but kids are in their 40s now. Hope you are successful with your talks!
Just noticed--- if these are Desert Storm Clips, why are there A-7's aboard--- they were gone on my last cruise in 83-84
They may have been gone on your last cruise but they were there with us in desert storm aboard JFK
@@keithherzberg9948 short-lived reprieve, I'm sure
VA 46 & VA 72 Were the squadrons
72 and 46 were the last 2 A7 squadrons, called back into action as Desert Shield was starting up. As far as 72 is concerned (my dad was CO) a lot of the squadron had to be recalled/reconstituted as they were already transitioning to F/A-18 - after the war both 72 and 46 were decommissioned instead of transitioning to hornets.
@@keithherzberg9948 - My husband was Cag3 in DS
I was on there May 2021 at the Philadelphia Navy shipyard.
How did you do that? I’d love to wander the O3 level to see my old berthing quarters and the airframe shop. Was with VAW 126 and did two cruises in the early 80’s.
@@davidmarvez9790 I worked as a contractor. It's dirty, rusty, moldy, asbestos and lots of lead. The one place I wanted to visit was the brig but couldn't find it.
VF-1 Wolfpack AO3 89-93
DC3 Fire Dept. Engineering. I am proud to have served with all of you!!! Thank You!!!
Same to you Shipmate!
Seems everybody in comment section was in there 🤣
Brings back memories, was VS-22's Corpsman working Medical during the 82 Med/IO Cruise and workups.
ME TOO,MAIN ENGINES 3MMR.
HS-7 Dusty Dog rescue swimmer, same time! Cheers!