GW8345 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 6:36 AM, 11bee said: Awesome pics as always. Are flight deck crews getting a new type of cranial? Yes, those are the new (supposedly improved) cranials, they are supposedly more comfortable than the old cranial. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sarathi S. Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 7:36 AM, 11bee said: Awesome pics as always. Are flight deck crews getting a new type of cranial? They look like Team Wendy bump helmets, interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Mignard Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 On 2/12/2023 at 3:39 PM, GreyGhost said: Sometimes, they're removed to not interfere with the drogue "basket" ... It was also done on F-14s ... -Gregg On 2/13/2023 at 7:59 PM, rightwinger26 said: A lot of times, if the fairing is removed, it was cracked, usually because of a basket slap. Even when a new one is received from supply, they are kind of time consuming to install, so they are usually taken care of when the jet comes into specials. OK, thanks. I'm an Air Force guy; not used to seeing stuff like that. Mig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 19 hours ago, GW8345 said: Yes, those are the new (supposedly improved) cranials, they are supposedly more comfortable than the old cranial. They're cute. One thing I never was clear on - do those cranials have radio receivers built in or just hearing protection? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 7:46 AM, 11bee said: They're cute. One thing I never was clear on - do those cranials have radio receivers built in or just hearing protection? The older style could be converted for radio use, had to have a radio (usually hung from the person's belt), not sure about the new type. Most people on deck don't have radios, only a select few get radios (trust me, most of the time it's better to not have a radio then to have one). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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FlyAndFight Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Excellent set of photos, Gregg! Thanks again for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 10:03 AM, FlyAndFight said: Excellent set of photos, Gregg! Thanks again for sharing. (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) (All photos: Via the internet) -Gregg Edited March 17, 2023 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 I see what you did there..... ☘️ ☘️ ☘️ ☘️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 🍀🍀🍀🍀 Love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eraucubsfan Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 A few more for shamrock theme 🍀🍀 I personally think the F-8 looks best in the VMF-333 scheme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 To heavy on the pre-shading? Just show them this ... >>> Clicky <<< -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 4 hours ago, GreyGhost said: To heavy on the pre-shading? Just show them this ... >>> Clicky <<< -Gregg According to some modeling experts, that crew chief should have been court-martialed and sentenced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 12:35 PM, cruiz said: According to some modeling experts, that crew chief should have been court-martialed and sentenced. (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Nice shots as always Gregg, thanks for posting 'em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 On 3/22/2023 at 8:35 AM, 11bee said: Nice shots as always Gregg, thanks for posting 'em. Thanks John ... (All photos: US Navy) -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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GeneK Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Outstanding details -- thanks, as usual, Gregg. Interesting to visually compare the beautiful Hornet to the ugly little whatchamacall it. Gene K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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