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2 hours ago, Collin said:

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What is that under the arm of the green shirt just aft of the stencil? 
Is the lower aft portion of the bones a separate stencil and I'm seeing some clear film that's not flat against the stab?

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1 hour ago, shion said:

You mean the line demarcation on the nose?

 

No, it's the typical "sunburn" caused by the AESA radar, it's a pretty useful sign to know if the a/c is AESA equiped or not.

 

 

Had no idea, that’s pretty cool. 

 

Cheers

Collin

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2 hours ago, shion said:

You mean the line demarcation on the nose?

 

No, it's the typical "sunburn" caused by the AESA radar, it's a pretty useful sign to know if the a/c is AESA equiped or not.

 

 

 

Seriously? That actually happens?

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I completely lose tracks, too many CVW changes.

 

hi-res:

 

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Seems the BK are still in the CVW-11: 

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GULF OF ALASKA (May 14, 2019) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) stand next to an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Black Knights” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 before beginning flight operations while participating in Exercise Northern Edge 2019.

 

 

So CVW-11:  USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Modex 1**: VFA-154

Modex 2**: VFA-31

Modex 3**:?

Modex 4**: VFA-87

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On 5/9/2019 at 9:22 AM, GreyGhost said:

 

Preparing for possible combat missions?

 

That D-Backs show bird is Sharp!

 

-Gregg

The paint scheme on an aircraft has absolutely nothing to do with it flying combat missions. If the aircraft is up, it drops bombs.

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3 minutes ago, Dave Roof said:

The paint scheme on an aircraft has absolutely nothing to do with it flying combat missions. If the aircraft is up, it drops bombs.

 

Yes, I realize that Dave :thumbsup:, I just meant that maybe the Jolly Rogers' may have repainted their CAG jet in more subdued markings compared to the recent Anniversary markings due to possible combat ...

 

-Gregg

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3 minutes ago, GreyGhost said:

 

Yes, I realize that Dave :thumbsup:, I just meant that maybe the Jolly Rogers' may have repainted their CAG jet in more subdued markings compared to the recent Anniversary markings due to possible combat ...

 

-Gregg

I read somewhere a few months ago that the Navy ordered all the CAG schemes toned down.

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