USS Nimitz - VIP Tour & Flight Deck Action
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• USS NIMITZ - VIP TOUR ...
A few years back, I got the great opportunity to spend two days on the USS Nimitz Aircraft Carrier, getting a grand tour of the giant ship, seeing behind the scenes on its operation, and getting to see deck launches and landings. It was one of the most awesome experiences I've ever had. I tried to document everything I could in this video clip, so check it out and let me know what you think.
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I spent 28 years and 9 months in Newport news shipyard, we build aircraft carriers and submarines. I spent three and a half years overhauling the USS Nimitz. I was a pipefitter,I feel it every piece of pipe from the size of a pencil to the size of a automobile tire. I walked that ship forward and aft, from the captain's observation tower to the very bottom of the ship. I enjoy those 28 years and 9 months as a pipefitter in the Newport news shipyard of Newport news Virginia.
Leroy...thank you for your service! I was on the USS CANOPUS AS34 in Holy Loch, Scotland in 70-71. Submarine tender. I loved my time in the Navy also.
Bravo give him a scooby snaked
so tell us, what is inside that purple pipe?
@@guerardleger700 Scooby Snack
@@Xiefux Grape juice, u Chinese spy 😎
After 4 and a half years serving in her and leaving in 1985 the changes on the island and surrounding flight deck is unrecognizable. 20 of the best years of my life. Absolutely amazing machinery.
Thank you Kermit for posting! Most people never see the operation of a carrier from the perspective that you gave. I served onboard the Nimitz class CVN-70 USS Carl Vinson from 1985-1989 as a Nuclear Machinist Mate and still reflect on that experience to this day. I ended up doing three Western Pacific Cruises in four years. I reported aboard the ship via a C-2 COD in the Philippines. We missed our first trap! Imagine hanging by your seat belt looking straight down out the small circular side window at the ocean and ship below. I also catapulted off in an S-3 Viking for my dads funeral while transiting the Malacca straights during a USO concert featuring Pearl Bailey. I was seated with a few other sailors facing forward. My small gym bag almost met my face during launch! Thank you for the shout out to the crew, as they work around the clock to operate the ship around the world at all times and in all weather conditions. There are no holidays when deployed!
I served on her from 92 to March 1994, flight deck electrician. Awesome memories...
Hats off, thanks for serving !
I serve before the pre commission winter of 74 to 79 ship service laundry and dry cleaning 1000lbs a day laundry and officer’s khakis. Barber shop 10 barbers 10 hrs to 12 hrs operation lots of hair good old days.
My brother is on as a helicopter maintenance thing
I deployed on the USS Enterprise during Tet in 1968. It was a hectic job on the flight deck, worked on A6A Intruders with VA-35 in the air wing. This video shows the activity pretty well. Also did a visit on the USS John F Kennedy in 2001 with my son and two brothers. It was a memory like no other.
Hope to do something like this again soon. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the well done video which brought back many good memories. I was a guest of my nephew on the Iraqi Freedom Tiger Cruise in 2003 and now at 80 years of age, it still remains as one of the highlights of my life. 6 full days and bunking with the pilots gave me full appreciation of the dedication and skill all those folks bring to their job to keep us all safe. Thank you and Go Navy!
My father did the same tour being a retired Navy officer. And he said the same thing you did about the crew and how they operated together. Thanks so much for sharing that with us.
My wife and I were on the 2013 Tiger Cruise for the USS Nimitz. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. Tremendous ship with a great crew.
That was the year and deployment I was on! We probably saw each other if you got in in Hawaii I was the one who searched all the bags if the Guests we brought on
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Served in 2000. I was 18 years old. This ship was being replenished, feels good to see her float. Hull technician.
I got there in dec 03...back when they had DCs & HT's
I just watched the movie "Midway" and love it. Respect to Nimitz for the most strategic battles of Pacific.
I like when at 35:00 you said, "I hope all my Facebook fans appreciate this." Well, I don't use Facebook, but I do love TH-cam, and I'm really glad you posted this video. It was a video tour of a Carrier that I had never seen before. The PBS series on Carriers was very good, but your tour is uniquely different. This is a FANTASTIC video. Thank You!
Brings back the good ole days - Plane captain (green shirt) VF 41 Black Ace, There's nothing like the smell of JP-5 in the morning. We departed Norfolk for the sixth and final Mediterranean deployment on 30 December 1986. After four months and numerous Mediterranean port visits, the carrier crossed the equator en route to Rio de Janeiro. From Rio de Janeiro, she proceeded south around Cape Horn, in the dark during a bad storm and into the Pacific Ocean. After a brief stop in San Diego, to offload our air wing CVW8 then the ship went on to Bremerton Washington . The best cruise I've ever been on.
The "DV" stands for Distinguished VISITOR. We rescue you guys 1st. you might be our congressmen. I had several years on board Carriers 20 years service and enjoyed most of them. I am glad you enjoyed your 24 hours. I flew 4 times in cods 2 launches and 2 landings only 1 hitting a tree landing on Okinawa. to low of an approach. a branch was stuck in our main starboard strut. we walked away so it was a good landing. I would Love to be able to come check the museum out .
A Swiss watch on the high seas. Not a lot of machine shops look that clean. The entire ship looks brand new. Kudos to the people building the Nimitz, and the ones living in it everyday. Engineering above top level, at all levels involved....
Nimitz is my favourite. Thanks for the unique view of the beast.
I toured this ship in 1980, when stationed at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. I had no idea that this ship was commissioned only a few years earlier.. My tour wasn't as extensive as yours, but was an honor to get the tour I did. They could not bring the ship into dock because of its massive size, we had to be shuttled by boat to it. The one thing I remember more than anything, was how big it looked from shore, and then the closer we got to it, and then underneath the deck, overwhelmingly huge. Thank you for this video, it was so nicely done. Former Jarhead..
*THAT WAS ONE EXCITING TOUR AND WE APPRECIATE THE NAVY FOR ALLOWING SUCH A TREAT TO GET A CLOSER LOOK BELOW DECK AND ALL ITS INCREDIBLE SHOPS, THE BRIDGE AND ALL THE VERY NICE PEOPLE...WE TOTALLY LOVE THE UNITED STATES NAVY...AND THE OTHERS OF COURSE, BUT WE'RE ALL NAVY PEOPLE...LOLO!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND YOUR AWESOME SHIP!!!*
Why are you yelling my friend
My son is currently on this ship so very nice to be able to get a glimpse into his quarters & world! :)
Sure enjoyed the video, brought back all kinds of memories, some good, some not so good. We lost 11 guys on our cruise to West Pac (1969-70) aboard the carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61). I worked on night shift which was 1900 to 0700 (12 hour shift, sometimes longer), under red-light conditions...no bright lights allowed. Flight deck is very dangerous, especially at night when your ears are covered and your vision is sort of a tunnel vision due to your safety goggles and your helmet. You had to be very aware of where you were in relation to the planes taking off and landing, and to the water itself. Making a cruise during wartime added even more excitement and adrenalin to your young life. Am so thankful to all my shipmates who worked their buns off to get the job done. And let me never forget those who didn't make it back...RIP.
And again, thank you for taking the time and effort to record your time aboard the Nimitz for all of us to view.
I've toured a couple carriers, but none were underway. What an amazing opportunity!
I grew up with that ship, it will always be in my heart. My father would bring me and show how life is in the ship. Thanks for sharing.
You're lucky👍
You r very lucky...
Kermit, that is absolutely great! The Nimitz is my favorite since watching the movie "The Final Countdown" as a kid with Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen where the carrier goes through an electrical storm which takes them back to December 5th, 1941 near Hawaii. Don't you know I still dream about what excitement that would be and all the old aircraft and hardware of war we could salvage!!!
love that movie.
Alec F1 december 7 not 5
Alec F1 - I was actually stationed on board and had a cameo appearance in the movie, "The Final Countdown," however don't blink, or you'll miss me altogether! There's an awesome TH-cam video of behind the scenes of the Final Countdown ... just search the title..
Woody Wagner I was also on board during the filming. Didn’t get in any of the scenes because who wants to see a grease and oil coated engine room mechanic? M-div 77-80
Me Too !! CVN-75 Harry S. Truman 2005. Best trip in my life. Happened to meet the right guy at the right time.
Thank you Kermit for all your hard work. The Navy should be proud of the great video you made. It showed them at their finest.
Thank you for the tour. I served onboard the Nimitz from January 1975 - September 1979. The go pro worked great. Brought back many memories. Again thanks
This must have been at the beginning of their deployment. That's my son giving the Snakes briefing at the 17:20 mark. I had the opportunity to do the Tiger Cruise when they came home in December of 2013. Great video. Brought back a lot of memories.
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Right On! I'm am sure you are very proud!🇺🇸
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My brother and I sponsored our father and bro's FIL for a Tiger cruise. They flew themselves to Oahu Hi and met the Carrier and spent 7 days aboard ship and disembarked with the crew when we reached San Diego.
Getting a Cat and Trap on a greyhound though is something they never got... Way Cool!
I had seen the Nimitz when I was with a school trip in Schillighörn I think in 1985. They visited Bremerhaven / Germany. Me, as a ten year old boy stood at the beach and could not believe how big it is. I think until today it is the biggest ship I 've ever seen. And the service at the C-2 reminds me a bit to Ryan Air... ;)
I was on the Nimitz then.. I remember pulling into Wilhelshaven, Germany .. or at least anchoring out.. is this the same port ?
@@waynemorgan1577 Yes Wilhemshaven. Cheers to you. It was a huuuge ship. Greets from Germany. 😉
I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72. Once saw the USS Nimitz during a changeover, can't remember if we were relieving them in the Gulf or they were relieving us. Been a long time. I went from QMSR to QM3 while onboard an made QM2 last cycle before I left. I worked on the Navigation Bridge with the Captain and Navigator. Loved driving Old Abe and just working the 08 & 09 levels which the Navigation Department was responsible for. Many times, I climbed out to clean those windows on both bridge levels...LOL! Great memories!
Thank you Kermit, this was a great experience visiting the USS Nimitz, I can't thank you enough for sharing it with us, when you consider all the people involved with its design, engineering, building, it is mind boggling, every single person is as important as the other.
This must have been a GREAT and memorable experience for you, Thank you again, it was for me also.
I hope the shipmates on the Nimitz know how much the folks in Bremerton are grateful for their service. You guys are awesome.
I always thought I would have to do something famous to get a tour on a carrier but our great youtube friend gets us all onboard! Thanks Kermit!
I only spent one night aboard ship during my 20 years in the Navy and it was aboard the Nimitz, during my shore duty tour as a COD crew chief. The flight decks were always insanely busy when we were making our trips out there.
Thank You for the tour! American born- American proud! Thank you to all the hard working sailors that keep our waters and skies safe! WWG1WGA
Salute to all sailors and officers of this vessel!!!! Thanks for fighting for us
Brings back memories of "The Final Countdown"
I served on the USS Coral Sea for 13 months in 70-71. Exciting time!
Awesome video! My nephew is currently deployed on the Nimitz as part of the flight deck crew. Last I heard he is a Catapult Safety Observer
I so admire these people...I thank them for their service
That Aircraft with the large Radome is an E-2 Hawkeye. It's an airborn radar search plane. It utilizes "Artificial Horizon" radar to search the Horizon to seek and alert of any Enemies hidden far beyond the Horizon.
Yes, the E-2 is a naval AWACs plane; essentially the extended eyes of the fleet, whilst the plane he refers to that shuttles people on and off the carrier is a C-2 Greyhound. My guess is that the C-2 is not only the oldest plane on the ship but also the oldest thing on the ship.
Spectacular. I was stationed on an oiler from 1978-1982.......fueled the Eisenhower strike group for 4 years
Even tho I served in the US Army for 24 years. Most People that never served never get a chance to see what we do first hand in the Armed Forces. They only get to experience it from movies or TV which is totally inaccurate. Great Video
I agree with you 100%....I was fortunate to have served 15yrs NAVY....12yrs ARMY
Reminded me of a Tiger Cruise I got to go on in 1993 aboard the USS Constellation. Super cool! Got to sail from Honolulu to San Diego. Amazing experience for any kid that loves planes and sailing!
The missile you saw on deck just before you had the brifing was a HARM high speed antiradiation missle
Just read in the British media that the USS Nimitz is being deployed to the Persian Gulf, a few photos of the aircraft carrier, so I Googled the name and up pops your video! What a treat! Only ever boarded one aircraft carrier, years ago, a Royal Navy vessel (can't remember the name of it) and was impressed with that, but the size of US aircraft carriers trumps everything! Would love to serve aboard one of these. I spent two decades in the British Army but if I had my time again I think I would have chased the dream of serving in the US Forces, maybe in the US Navy aboard something like the Nimitz. Great video, thanks for sharing!
1) to all the Men & Women serving, THANK YOU for your services and keep us all at home safe! 2)Awesome tour of the ship, just love the USA military, my dad served US Army during the Korean War, my brother served in US Army medic. Love Aircraft carriers, and all ships of course. USA 👍
safe at home from with the worst leader of any country in history,,, ok
I spent 6 months on this carrier as part of WestPac 93 and in an F14A and F14B Tomcat squadron called VF24 Fighting Renegades based at NAS Miramar, aka FighterTown USA , aka Top Gun. That Aircraft Carrier was massive, and the “knee knockers” , or the “head knocker “, were always an issue, but, I am 5’9 inches so there was no problem for me .
Thank You, Bob. It was REALLY SOMETHING- watching ALL THOSE TUG-BOATS move A CARRIER.
JS
Love the Navy and the sailors who sail the seas with her. Thanks for sharing.
That is awesome beyond words.
Walking through Nimitz a Fab Space. Ships at sea are a blast. Five years for me on DD's, 50 years ago.
That was so cool. that you and the group you were with got to take a two day tour, of the Nimitz. I would love to do that, since I am a Marine Corps Veteran. Thanks you for sharing your tour with us. Semper Fi
Thoroughly enjoyed this - you were very fortunate to have such an intimate experience on this awesome ship. Thanks for filming and sharing - very cool.
I did some hard time on the Enterprise back in '73...... will always consider it some of my greatest time in the Navy..... glad you enjoyed your tour ( lol ).
Thanks for your service and welcome home. a cold war and dessert storm war navy vet.
THANK YOU for YOUR SERVICE TOO... @@glennbelldc1651
Great tour. Loved your focus on the machine shop. I was a crew member from 86-88 and later on became a machinist at Boeing. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for this excellent upload Kermit, it's wonderful to see this so clearly and in detail. The takeoffs and landings are awesome. It's unreal how these carriers operate. One big city.
I'm not a big military guy but I do enjoy all the vehicles, ships and the way of life is all very fascinating. This was great!!
Imagine my surprise when I saw my old squadron represented in one of the ready rooms. VFA-146 the Blue Diamonds. When I was with them it was just VA-146 flying A7-E Corsair II aircraft. I thought it was interesting that they kept you in "Officer Country" for the most part. Oh and by the way, the Hanger Deck is the Main deck of the ship. Everything above that is superstructure. The Colored shirts designate the assignment of the person. The Greens are maintenance, the Yellows are flight deck control types, the Browns are aircraft handlers "plane captains". The white /checkered are safety and the purple folks like you said are the grapes, the aircraft fuelers etc...
I was Va-93, and 147 both A7-E's
I was VFA-94
What does the VA or VFA stand for? My son just joined & is working in a hanger for a VFA flight crew... never asked what it stood for.
And, thank you for your service!! =)
Tim Boersma -The Blue Blazers AKA the Blue Boozers! VA -93 and VA-147 were both squadrons I was in in the 50’s, 60’s. I’m Steven Jolls AT1. I don’t recognize your name, so I assume you were neither AT nor AE. Sounds like we probably knew each other by sight though. Fair weather shipmate! Glad to hear from an old mate still among the living. Tough times, but good memories.
Tamara Carter - VA-94 was our sister squadron during some of the years I was in. I served 11 years and was medi-vaced (SP) out of Viet Nam in 1971 off the Enterprise. I served with VA-93 and your VFA-94 on the Bon Homme Richard and the Ranger. It was just VA-93 at the time. And to answer the other gentleman’s question, the V stands for “Fixed Wing, The F for Fighter and the A for Attack”. Gods speed to all.
Very proud of those young men and women.
I live my life vicariously through you Kermit and my flight sim. God speed and don't stop making these fun vids.
I met kermit weeks at an airshow with my grandpa when I was three and signed my book
Reminds me of my 2 years on the USSEnterprise when it was first commissioned!
Paul Stockhausen, Pittsburgh
ACT III = Installation of a Catapult and Arresting wires at Fantasy of Flight? LOL!! Great video Kermit!!!! Thanks for keeping them flying!!!
I'm a PLANK OWNER of the USS Nimitz (CVAN/CVN-68) President Gerald Ford did the honors at pier 12 NOB
Onboard before that at Newport News Navy Shipyard, VA
Nice video brings back memories of my Navy days on the flight deck of the USS Kittyhawk, CV-63. The crew gets along so well because of your training and the brotherhood.
Likewise, USS Independence, CV-62 (with VF-41 of CVW-7).
Wow the memories, my first ship was the Nimitz in 1978. Was awesome than and still exciting to see and feel the emotions. I was in V-4 Div. Air Dept. Go Navy
I really really admire this beautiful Carrier. You have a Fantastic And magnificent! Ship!
Im glad you guys are on our side! what an outfit. Respect from Aus.
I was on board when you filmed this. I saw so many people I knew. I was working in the in the mess decks at the time
Thanks for the service 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video!
Great stuff. Really neat.
When I was in Norfolk, as a sailor aboard the USS Albany, CG10, I drove along the pier right next to the Nimitz shortly after it has been launched, and it had yet to be deployed out to sea. It was brand spanking new and what a sight!! I could have simply tossed a stone and hit her.....
Larry, USN
BTW, that was back in 1975.................
She is a beauty. I’m sure you enjoyed the ride. Everyone else did.
We went on the Nimitz during Seattle Sea Fair. We waited in a 4K foot long line for 3hrs. It was still worth the experience. When the Lincoln came to Seattle, we got there 1hr early and was a short wait.
Fantastic! Glad to see they're taking care of my ship. I started working on it at Newport News Shipbuilding as an Outside Nuclear Machinist apprentice right out of high school in 1973. I got so lost the fist time I went onboard before the bulkheads and decks were numbered. Looks like a lot more paint has been added. So proud of the young men and women that take care of it and crew the ship. What a great opportunity, I wish everyone could experience it.
velocity550 proud to follow in your footsteps as I am an outside machinist apprentice myself. I recently worked on the overhaul of the USS George Washington (CVN 73). Thanks for the quality and time you guys put into building these vessels as we continue to refuel and overhaul the remaining carriers in the Nimitz Class
my dad actually help build the carrier in NPN shipyard that i would be on in my Naval carrer the USS AMERICA CV-66! We lived in Elizabeth city in early 70's, my dad was in a carpool to norfolk!
I wish I had the honor to tighten a single nut on this floating freedom island. Thanks for your great work!
@@jamesprice6381 I was on the USS America cv-66 75 to 79... I believe the Nimitz was parked next door to me on pier 12 in Norfolk when she was just commissioned.... I was in A division hydraulics... Steering and elevators... I was a fresh air snipe... wow the Nimitz is the oldest nuclear aircraft carrier... 46 years old!
Y'all done a great job on her. Served from 83-86 on her and even spent some time at NNSY when she underwent overhaul (tail end)...
Thank you for sharing. What a cool experience, indeed! I worked at the NEX Subic Bay for 8 years but never did get to tour an aircraft carrier. The decommissioned USS Yorktown drydocked in South Carolina was my first and only experience so far. And that was in the late 90s.
That was your best podcast yet, thank you.
Another great video . Thanks for filming your visit Kermit . I thought i knew quite a bit about carrier operations but this video showed me different . That's the reason i don't just voice out things i think i know about any type of aviation . Reason i'm like that is because of a boss i had some 30+ years ago . When i had just started my career in the aviation community he made sure i understood one thing and it was very important too. He told me one day the most important thing i ever learned about aviation and it was " That if you don't understand then ask someone who does " . That is important in life in general but at that time when he told me that i was working on a 737 - 200 and the timing of his lesson to me could not have came at a better time .
As usual Kermit , great video and yes sir , i learned something and kinda feel stupid as can be now.I should have known it.
Hope everyone is safe and well there .
One more thing on the list of places I'll never visit, but this tour was the next best thing.
USS Midway is available for tour in San Diego, CA.
@@tallwalls76 Really? Thanks!
Thanks for your service Scott Brewer. Knew you and drummer buddy. Fuel Deck fueler.
I served on the Midway and the Ranger great job took me right back wish I could do it again. Bird with the dish on top E2 hawkeye
The Royal Navy experimented with the angled flight deck layout aboard HMS Triumph in 1951 , the USN also tried it with USS Midway and USS Antietam. The steam catapult was first tried on HMS Perseus also in 1951 with USS Hancock following in 1954, both navies committing fully to both ideas with USS Forrestal and HMS Ark Royal in 1955.
Arrestor cables where introduced on the earliest british flat tops but perfected by the USN in the late 1920's.
The crew eat in the 'Mess' the officers eat in the 'Wardroom' The Captain - in the Royal Navy at least - usually dines alone (unless entertaining visitors) and does not enter the Wardroom unless invited by an officer.
Now that was great, I was surprised that you could take a GoPro on board, and video what you wanted
He was probably told what systems he couldn't get video of before he started in a particular area. Some systems on Navy ships are classified and can't have photos or videos taken of them for national security purposes.
take shots of the tail numbers and see what' happens to you
I served aboard that ship at the end of Desert Storm. Nice to see her again.
Everybody should take a moment and respect scientists and engineers...
Well said!
Brilliant video, truly explains the work of the US Navy
My husband served on the Nimitz in the 80's, he called it the floating island, LOL
@Jeff Knight
Crew
My brother, is a military contractor, mechanical, electrical engineer, he’s in that ship right now!
This ship was involved in the best UFO case of all time, "The Nimitz Encounters" of Nov 2004.
The angle deck was first used by the British and the copied by others as were the arresting wires and the catapult system and eventually armoured decks, good film and fantastic ship and crew.
Wow, great video! I always wondered what inside a aircraft carrier was like.
Thanks for the video! I retired off the Nimitz in 2012 and it was good to see some of the folks I knew and the ship again. I do miss it...
The Navy and Air Force was always the coolest branches of the service.
I surely appreciate watching your videos. Even if they are 6 years late, I mean old. J/K
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@@KermitWeeks444 They have airplanes! They have you! What's not to love?! Keep 'em coming!
Kermit Weeks thanks for this ! Watching on Memorial Day 2019 remembering all of our veterans. Thank you each and every one that served our Great Country! God bless you all.
always a good creative decision to choose a narrator who doesn't know what they are looking at, well done
Such a great video,Thankyou for sharing
Thanks For the video! it was nice to see Mark and Steven . I haven't seen them since i worked at airport in Traverse City. I was a Plane Captain on Fa-18 A,C and D . and served on CVN-73.
23:34 Lodge and Shipley went out of business in 1987!
Allow me to educate a bit about what happens during flight operations aboard a U.S. Navy carrier. When the aircraft of Carrier Air Wing come back aboard, they are aiming for an "OK, 3" wire, which is a perfect landing, when the main wheels hit the deck, they slam their throttles full forward in case they have what is called a bolter, or they miss all four of the wires, if they didn't, they could very easily off the bow of the ship into the ocean. This is also why during flight ops an SH-60R SAR (Search and Rescue) is always in the air hovering near the ship.
So, that purple JP-5 line, WAS "grape" juice!
(The pipe in the ceiling of the mess hall.)
steve
Great video. I did the exact same tour aboard the Nimitz a few years ago. Watching this reminded me of my tour. One of the top 5 things I've ever done. People will ask me if it was the ultimate bucket list thing I've ever done. I tell them it was not because I didn't even know I could do such a thing therefore it couldn't be on a list.
Was expecting to see Kirk Douglas on the bridge, LOL