GreyGhost Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Well, CVW-5 is already an all Super/Growler Wing ... I thought -151 was supposed to get Foxtrots ? -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 They'd also own the title of "most gas dumped by an air wing". Harf! I see what you did there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas Macourek Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Also they mention helicopter squadrons swap between CVW-2 and CVW-5: HSM-77 (MH-60R) and HSC-12 (MH-60S) going to Japan in February 2013(?), HS-14 floating back to CONUS, HSL-51 converting to HSM with no homebase change. Maybe should be interresting for you: I was surprised, that some HSL-51 new Romeos were delivered to Japan few weeks ago like Sierras from Golden Falcons. Photo for evidence. Others sorry for information off topic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Collin Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) nevermind Edited November 5, 2012 by Collin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST21 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 They'd also own the title of "most gas dumped by an air wing". What do you mean ? I dont get it... :unsure: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maveric043 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 VFA-2 move on the Block 2? http://www.airfighters.com/photo/109471/L/USA-Navy/Boeing-F-A-18F-Super-Hornet/165924/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Looks like it .... It wouldn't surprise me since the Bounty Hunters have been flying some of the oldest Rhinos in the fleet ... Nice picture, Dave, where ever you are ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J.Stone Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Great shots of the Fly-In, Jeff ! Thanks for sharing them ... -Gregg Thanks Gregg...those events are always a good time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moffettflyer Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) According to VFA-25's web site they will be joining CVW-9 aboard the Stennis. Not CVW-2 as earlier thought. This makes sense in so much as they would replace VFA-192 who is scheduled to transition to the Echo next. If correct I would guess that VFA-2 would retain both VFA-151 and VFA-34 as they just recently returned from deployment. No urgent need to replace a squadron. Also VAQ-137 the Rooks recently returned to NAS Whidbey with their E/A-6B's for the last time. They will begin transition to the Growler prior to their next deployment. Edited November 14, 2012 by Moffettflyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Looking forward to seeing FIST with the NG tailcode ... Thanks for the info ... So, any more definite word on what VFA-151 is getting, Echoes or Foxtrots ? -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FeetDry Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 According to VFA-25's web site they will be joining CVW-9 aboard the Stennis. Not CVW-2 as earlier thought. This makes sense in so much as they would replace VFA-192 who is scheduled to transition to the Echo next. If correct I would guess that VFA-2 would retain both VFA-151 and VFA-34 as they just recently returned from deployment. No urgent need to replace a squadron. Also VAQ-137 the Rooks recently returned to NAS Whidbey with their E/A-6B's for the last time. They will begin transition to the Growler prior to their next deployment. That does make more sense for VFA-25 to be going to CVW-9, based on the June '13 timeframe that was given, and the upcoming transition of VFA-192. As for CVW-2, keep in mind that VFA-86 is now carrying the NE tailcode, so there is still one extra VFA in the wing that should be moving somewhere... Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moffettflyer Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 That does make more sense for VFA-25 to be going to CVW-9, based on the June '13 timeframe that was given, and the upcoming transition of VFA-192. As for CVW-2, keep in mind that VFA-86 is now carrying the NE tailcode, so there is still one extra VFA in the wing that should be moving somewhere... Jeff Your right! I forgot about VFA-86. Well it would make sense that VFA-34 be the odd man out. Maybe they get assigned to an ATLFLT CVW and stopping having to fly cross county to deploy. As for VFA-151 they are going to transition to the F/A-18E. Boeing has a video up on their site of the squadron flying into St Louis to tour the production line. It states in the video that they are going into the Echo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FAR148 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Turn & Burn! East Coast Super Hornet Demo Team at the 2008 Cleveland National Airshow One of the coolest photo pass I have ever shot. East Coast Super Hornet Demo Team at the 2012 APBA Gold Cup Detroit Steven L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Lequerica Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 F/A-18F from VFA 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maveric043 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Oooooo!!! Super photos!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lyn Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 love the pixs off all the f/a-18s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 From Wings Over Houston Airshow. (Sorry for the crappy pics) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) How often do super bugs carry Slamers? thnaks. :cheers:/> Edited December 3, 2012 by hornet97 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 It doesn't seem to be a commonly loaded weapon these days ... Looking at pics on the Navy site, I didn't see it very much ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 How often do super bugs carry Slamers? thnaks. :cheers:/>/> Not often if ever. The early version of the SLAM-ER was widely used in Desert Storm, but the mission requirements for that theater were different. Weapons load outs are based on mission requirements (and vary from air wing to air wing), and with current operations being what they are, load outs are pretty much restricted to GBU-12's, GBU-38's, and I've even seen some jets loaded with GBU-31's. Still, I say load one up if building a model of a baby or super hornet. Would certainly make for an interesting display! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) F/A-18F from VFA 2. Ya wanna kno whuts wrong wit dis pic.....They kept VF(A)-2, but d'comd, disestablished VF-1, man dat's jus WRONG!!!. Imagine the class and great looks that superb looking wolf would have added to a Super Bug, hold on the "Bounty Hunters" command much respect on their own, and look cool too...just sayin' . According to some sources, Strike Eagles are wired to employ SLAM-ER's, imagine that. However it's good to know if the USN needs help, or the USAF has need for a HARPOON either scenario can be handled by Strikes, calm down kids I'm talking "E" variant not the "K". Ooops....forgot to mention..... great pix by any and all standards Edited December 4, 2012 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) I *think* the rumor on the street is that VF(A)-1 will stand up again as a F-35C squadron when the time comes. Or at least that's what navy aviation enthusiasts are hoping. Given the Enterprise name has been revived again, gives hope that the navy might do this for vf 1 as well... Edited December 4, 2012 by graves_09 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Not often if ever. The early version of the SLAM-ER was widely used in Desert Storm, but the mission requirements for that theater were different. Weapons load outs are based on mission requirements (and vary from air wing to air wing), and with current operations being what they are, load outs are pretty much restricted to GBU-12's, GBU-38's, and I've even seen some jets loaded with GBU-31's. Still, I say load one up if building a model of a baby or super hornet. Would certainly make for an interesting display! Brian I might do that planing on a vfa-41 bird from 2007 the CAG jet loadout I will probabley go with is an AIM-9X then a GBU-12,a GBU-10,a GBU-16, then the targeting pod,then a fuel tank,an AIM-120,then another fuel tanks, a SLAMER or two mk 83`s, and a HARM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hornet97 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Does any on e have a walk around of VFA-41`s CAG from 07 and later with the spade and the red strip on it thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moffettflyer Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I *think* the rumor on the street is that VF(A)-1 will stand up again as a F-35C squadron when the time comes. Or at least that's what navy aviation enthusiasts are hoping. Given the Enterprise name has been revived again, gives hope that the navy might do this for vf 1 as well... I was under the impression that F-35C's would be replacing aircraft one for one (if not less) in active Legacy and Rhino squadrons. Not reactivating former squadrons. I hardly think that is within the budget. BUT if they did, I can think of a lot of older and longer serving squadrons that I would like to see reactivated before VF-1 Wolfpack. VF-21, VF-24, VF-31, VF-51, VF-74, VF-114, VF-142.....the list goes on! There are a few legacy squadrons that have been disestablished over the years too. Of course if your really into history then you'll go back to VF-153 Blue Tail Flies etc. But sadly I would expect, with budgets and more capable aircraft and UAV's - The size of the airwings will shrink even more, possibly taking some legacy squadrons with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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