Stephen Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I thought this might be of interest, I noticed that it looked like some of the Super Hornets were flying without their refuelling probe covers like the F-14 did. I'd also like to know the story behind the disco ball hanging from the overhead behind the Air Boss. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-29071631 Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Great report...you wouldn't get 5 seconds of footage here on CNN, MSNBC or FOX...they're all too busy wanting to make themselves part of the news. BBC does is right. As for the disco ball? Just someone's idea of fun I'm sure...wait...FUN!? I thought the Navy did away with that?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks for that. At least there is still one news organization that still does it right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Great report...you wouldn't get 5 seconds of footage here on CNN, MSNBC or FOX...they're all too busy wanting to make themselves part of the news. BBC does is right. well put As for the disco ball? Just someone's idea of fun I'm sure...wait...FUN!? I thought the Navy did away with that?! Pockets of isolated resistance remain, but the war on fun continues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Wow, so this is what a REAL news report looks like?? Thanks for sharing. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Tankers are using a new configuration. No more five wet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk55 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 "As for the disco ball? Just someone's idea of fun I'm sure...wait...FUN!? I thought the Navy did away with that?! " FUN is now against US Navy regs ! They'll have to investigate that situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I noticed an EA-6B in the background. I wonder if they're still being used (Not completely phased out yet) or was it file footage that they added to the video clip. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'd also like to know the story behind the disco ball hanging from the overhead behind the Air Boss. Navy = Disco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Back when the song was a big hit the Navy was seriously considering using it in their commercials but decided against it for fear of attracting gays to join. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I noticed an EA-6B in the background. I wonder if they're still being used (Not completely phased out yet) or was it file footage that they added to the video clip. Thanks for sharing. VAQ-134 is a Prowler squadron currently attached to CVW-8. It's either the last or one of the last remaining EA-6B outfits in NAVAIR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 VAQ-134 is a Prowler squadron currently attached to CVW-8. It's either the last or one of the last remaining EA-6B outfits in NAVAIR. They are the last Prowler squadron, scheduled to transition into EA-18Gs in 2016. -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 We need 1/48 scale decals for that last Prowler squadron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 VAQ-134 is a Prowler squadron currently attached to CVW-8. It's either the last or one of the last remaining EA-6B outfits in NAVAIR. Cough http://img.planespotters.net/photo/219000/original/163031-US-Marines-_PlanespottersNet_219225.jpg Remember the Green side of NAVAIR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neeko Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Cough http://img.planespotters.net/photo/219000/original/163031-US-Marines-_PlanespottersNet_219225.jpg Remember the Green side of NAVAIR They have aircraft? Edited September 7, 2014 by Nick Kessel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 They have aircraft? :whistle:/> HA!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticWerks_JL Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 We need 1/48 scale decals for that last Prowler squadron. Certainly would need a Prowler (or even EW?) GB that finishes up right when they are set to retire, right? Only seems fitting, really... -JL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It does, but they would be going out of service before anyone can get the decals printed in time for a GB.......Maybe next year. Combat Aircraft September has an article about the last cruise, but the photos do not show enough detail to make the markings. No tail shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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