Whats not to understand? Sea, salt, sand, carrier take offs and landings are alot more brutal on a plane than taking off on a standard runway. The Legacy Hornets are newer than the F15 and F16 and they are beaten up far beyond their USAF counterparts
the F-15 doesn't have sweeping wings, they're much more complex and more expensive to maintain. Plus the F-15 operates from land, carrier operations are more stressful on an airframe
I saw Jay in there, where's Megan? :) Too bad they didn't go to zone 5 while doing the fuel dumps. Would have made for a spectacular show. (since they were wasting fuel anyways)
They should say fuck the f-18 and bring back the 14---- the F-14/D flew higher--faster--farther had more pylon pts for ordinacnce---boohoo the mechanics didnt like it--nowadays better engines with more power using less fuel---- my ram is that way Long live the tomcat VF-33
metallica is a far cry from the days of ride the lightening, master of puppets, and of course, my fav, and justice. they simply sold out to the lowest common denominator. money talks. btw, nice vid. the tomcat was a beautiful craft indeed.
The added stress of carrier operations shortens the lifespan of aircraft. when they land they're slamming on the deck a lot faster and a lot harder than Air force fighters. Launches are also more taxing. The Navy could keep them in service sure. but they're expensive and more demanding to maintain than the F-18s, and the F-18s are almost as capable.
Luv that Cat!
VF-32 Plane Capt.
80-84
Great video. Miss those cats.
Whats not to understand? Sea, salt, sand, carrier take offs and landings are alot more brutal on a plane than taking off on a standard runway. The Legacy Hornets are newer than the F15 and F16 and they are beaten up far beyond their USAF counterparts
i think we should start fund raising and start a 'save the tomcat' project :)
The night vision afterburner shots are an amazing sight! Just beautiful!
Oh crap! Thats Jay from Speed and Angels sayin hi mom lol, dude's my hero! Keep up the good work Faceshot!
Miss LT. Consalvi I miss everyone from back then.....
outstanding video, outstanding aircraft.
to bad the netherlands doenst has a carrierstrike force like the us.
thanks for sharing the video.
This video is fantastic!
With this music, is AWESOME!
Whiskey in the jar!!!
And... Where's the part 2 ????????????????
Thank You
From: Brazil
awesome tomcat footage.. thats jay 'faceshot' in the video too :) isn't he ..i miss the tom-kitty, help me buy one from AMARC..
looks like the sickest ride ever!
Oh shit, thats Jay from Speed and Angel, and why is he a WSO, i thought he was a pilot? What happened?
the F-15 doesn't have sweeping wings, they're much more complex and more expensive to maintain. Plus the F-15 operates from land, carrier operations are more stressful on an airframe
best video ever for tomcat!!!
You guys are killing me everybody I know isaying the same thing..Bring back the Tomcat She will never rest in peace because it wasnt time
Best Job in the world! Got why did I not put my head down at school lol!
I saw Jay in there, where's Megan? :)
Too bad they didn't go to zone 5 while doing the fuel dumps. Would have made for a spectacular show. (since they were wasting fuel anyways)
Tomcat
Resurection Time Baby!
They should say fuck the f-18 and bring back the 14---- the F-14/D flew higher--faster--farther had more pylon pts for ordinacnce---boohoo the mechanics didnt like it--nowadays better engines with more power using less fuel---- my ram is that way
Long live the tomcat VF-33
'Jay' from Speed and Angels is in here to.
i was just about to say wasn't Jay from speed and angels in that squadron.
Great vid!! But can anyone say me the name of the song and band?? plz thx 5 Stars
FACESHOT ...nice!!! it is him
Where's Part 2?
metallica is a far cry from the days of ride the lightening, master of puppets, and of course, my fav, and justice. they simply sold out to the lowest common denominator. money talks. btw, nice vid. the tomcat was a beautiful craft indeed.
whiskey in the jar by metallica
The added stress of carrier operations shortens the lifespan of aircraft. when they land they're slamming on the deck a lot faster and a lot harder than Air force fighters. Launches are also more taxing. The Navy could keep them in service sure. but they're expensive and more demanding to maintain than the F-18s, and the F-18s are almost as capable.
nice video skilled pilots.. name of the Song??
1 people needs feel the need, the need of speed!
come on that metallica wiskey in the jar
im not from the u.s.a and i know jejjeje
It's a metallica song
i wonder how FACESHOT is doin it with a hornet :)