One of Yahoo's pic of the day.

[Dakotaranger]

This being the 4th of July and the recent distruction of some Tomcats this pic really shows how awesome of a war bird they were

[someguy]

Amen to that.  A badass bird if ever there was one.

[texcaliber]

This being the 4th of July and the recent distruction of some Tomcats this pic really shows how awesome of a war bird they were

Those guys on the deck are either very lucky to see that, OR are about to have a very VERY B A D day ! 

tex

[2HOW]

nah. those yellow shirts are just taking in the scene, F-15 hornet If I remember my nomenclature, But I was Artillary , what do I know.

[BGregory]

F-14 Tomcat   (Picture)

F-15 Eagle
F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-18 Hornet

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[someguy]

If memory serves, the story I read regarding this pic on some naval aviation forum (not sure which one; it's been awhile) was that
this was taken during a 'show of force', which is - as I understand it - basically an airshow for the crews of the carrier group, generally
done mid-tour.  Sort of a part-training, part-entertainment opportunity - firing live artilery rounds, supersonic passes, etc.  No way to
verify this or not (the pic, not the SoF).

[2Late45]

nah. those yellow shirts are just taking in the scene, F-15 hornet If I remember my nomenclature, But I was Artillary , what do I know.

Here's a Hornet, Pittsburgh air show on Father's Day week-end.

[2HOW]

Thanks Bgregory, great pic though.

[Hazcat]

Here' a Hornet, Pittsburgh air show on Father's Day week-end.

2How,

You poor soul, stuck in the 'burgh.

[2Late45]

2How,

You poor soul, stuck in the 'burgh.

Actually I live about 55 miles north, just drove down for the air show.  Awesome week-end, The U.S.Open was being played there that week as well.