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F/A-18E Super Hornet
[VFA-27] 2006 - 200 on display at the Asian Aerospace Show 2006 .

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[VFA-27] 2006 - Came on approach to Atsugi.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - 215 over Atsugi.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - Cag climbing out from Atsugi.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - A VFA-27 Plane Captain goes through checks with pilot prior to launch.

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] 2006 - CAG, high speed pass.

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] 2006 - Two thumbs-up from VFA-27 Final Checkers.

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] 2006 - 207 over the field.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - 200 over the field.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - 200 & 214 in formation over the field.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - CAG on approach, gear down.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - CAG breaks overhead.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] 2006 - 204 climbs out.

[Image Source - Japanese Web Site]
[VFA-27] March 22, 2007 - CAG on display at the Australian International Airshow 2007.


[Image Source - Darren Mottram]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Pacific Ocean (May 27, 2006) - A flight deck Sailor makes preparations to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during cyclic flight operations. Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day and night missions. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED).

[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Pacific Ocean (May 27, 2006) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The F/A-18E provides the carrier strike group with a strike fighter that has significant growth potential and increased range, endurance and ordnance carrying capabilities. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), At Sea (May 30, 2006) - Air department Sailors on board USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 to launch off the flight deck during carrier qualifications. Carrier qualifications prepare pilots and flight deck crew for the landing and launching of aircraft on the flight deck of Kitty Hawk. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently, forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan.

[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Mace 204 trapping on board Kitty Hawk.

[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Philippine Sea (June 22, 2006) - A pilot takes a photo of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED).

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Philippine Sea (June 23, 2006) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) lands on the flight deck aboard conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED).

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Philippine Sea (July 16, 2006) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) carrier strike group makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Kitty Hawk and Enterprise conducted dual carrier air operations today to exercise interoperability and enhance combat readiness. The Norfolk based Enterprise carrier strike group is currently on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Kitty Hawk has been under way since June 8, conducting exercises in its western Pacific Ocean area of operations, including Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint U.S. military exercise in recent history. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rob Gaston. Image released by Carrier Strike Group 5 Public Affairs.
[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), At Sea (July 11, 2006) - A Sailor from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 Royal Maces cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet in preparation for flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day and night missions. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] December 2006 - VFA-27 CAG Super Hornet on final.


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[VFA-27] May 2006 - Two Royal Maces over the field.


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[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Philippine Sea (June 23, 2006) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) lands on the flight deck aboard conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED).

[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		August 7, 2006 - Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the No. 2 catapult, during cyclic flight operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the Indian Ocean in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		August 8, 2006 - Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USN Safety Officers watch as a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) misses the wires and launches back off the flight deck, during recovery operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the South China Sea, in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		August 15, 2006 - A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the flight deck of USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Aug. 15, 2006. Kitty Hawk is currently under way in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe/Released)

[Image Source - DoD]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		August 16, 2006 - A US Navy (USN) plane handler (yellow shirt) marshalls a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) to a catapult for during flight deck operations onboard USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The KITTY HAWK is currently operating in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (Released)


[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		November 13, 2006 - U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) maneuver an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 27, from the recovery area on the flight deck during the ANNUALEX exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge) (Released))


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		December 4, 2006 - A VFA-27 Super Hornet is pushed back into a parking spot by the flight deck crew.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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[VFA-27] [VFA-27] 		January 17, 2007 - From the Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job.

[Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27]
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[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		April 26, 2007 - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, right, from Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty Seven, and an Air Force F-22 Raptor conduct joint training over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 26, 2007. The training focuses on the next generation fighter capabilities of the t wo services. DoD photo by Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hurst, U.S. Navy. (Released)


[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		August 4, 2007 - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Dan Dwyer lands on USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck in a Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft after an aerial change of command ceremony while at sea Aug. 4, 2007. During the ceremony, Dwyer was relieved as the Royal Maces commanding officer by Cmdr. Greg Huffman. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King) (Released)



[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		August 4, 2007 - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Daniel Dwyer, the departing commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven, launches in an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft from the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for an aerial change of command Aug. 4, 2007. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan) (Released)


[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27]
Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2007) - Cmdr. Greg Huffman completes his pre-flight checks in an F/A-18E Super Hornet before an aerial change of command for the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Huffman relieved Cmdr. Dan Dwyer as the squadron's 32nd commanding officer. The Royal Maces are one of seven Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 squadrons operating from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, and embarked on Kitty Hawk. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		October 16, 2007 - An FA-18/F Super Hornet aircraft from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven prepares to launch from the runway on Iwo To, Japan, Oct. 16, 2007, during field carrier landing practice. The practice is used to simulate landing jets on aircraft carriers at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gabriel S. Weber) (Released)

[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		June 21, 2007 - A U.S. Navy Sailor from the air department runs after showing a weight board to the pilot of a Strike Fighter Squadron 27 F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck June 21, 2007, while under way in the Coral Sea. The USS Kitt y Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2007, which is a biennial exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve combat readiness an d interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau) (Released)


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		September 17, 2007 - A Strike Fighter Squadron 27 F/A-18E Super Hornet refuels another Super Hornet over USS Kitty Hawk’s (CV 63) flight deck during a practice air show Sept. 17. The practice air show was done in preparation for Kitty Hawk’s upcoming friends and family day cruise.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 23, 2007) - Two F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Royal Maces" Strike Fighter Squadron 27, perform refueling maneuvers while passing USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as part of an air power demonstration. Kitty Hawk brought more than 2,200 guests aboard for a daylong Friends and Family Day cruise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		April 12, 2007 - - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 performs aerial maneuvers during a photo exercise in front of Mount Fuji. VFA-27 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED)


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Sept. 23, 2007 - Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron 27, as they perform a flyby during an air power demonstration for friends and family of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk brought more than 2,200 guests aboard for a daylong Friends and Family Day cruise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED).


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Apr 12, 2007 - U.S. Navy aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Five perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji, Japan, April 12, 2007. The air wing consists of the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA 102), the Dambussters of VFA 195, the Royal Maces of VFA 27, the Golden Dragons of VFA 192, the Liberty Bells of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, the Gauntlets from Electronic Warfare Squadron 136, the Warlordsof Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 50, not shown, and the Chargers of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 14, not shown. The nine squadrons are assigned to the air wing and embarked aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The squadrons operate from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. Kitty Hawk operates out of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge/Released).


[Image Source - DoD]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		2007 - CAG F/A-18E Super Hornet on patrol.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		March 22, 2007 - Awesome nose on shot of CAG from the Australian International Airshow 2007.


[Image Source - Alexander Watts]
[VFA-27] May 2007 - CAG taking off from NAF Atsugi.


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[VFA-27] 2007 - CAG in flight.


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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		Pacific Ocean (May 23, 2007) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is the Navy's only overseas-based aircraft carrier and operates from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (RELEASED)

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] June 23, 2007 - VFA-27 Super Hornet configured as a tanker traps aboard USS Kitty Hawk.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug.4, 2007) - Decoy flares fall beneath an F/A-18 Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 during an aerial change of command over USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). During the ceremony, Cmdr. Dan Dwyer was relieved by Cmdr. Greg Huffman. VFA-27 is one of seven squadrons assigned to the Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan-based Carrier Air Wing Five. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (RELEASED)

[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] 2007 - VFA-27 CAG on the flight line in preperation for launch.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		2007 - CAG flying by Mt. Fuji.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		2007 - CAG flying by Mt. Fuji.


[Image Source - US Navy]
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Hi Resolution Photo Click Here 		2007 - CAG flying by Mt. Fuji.


[Image Source - US Navy]
[VFA-27] 2007 - Great set of pipes!.


[Image Source - Peter Hall]
[VFA-27] 2007 - CAG over the top of Kitty Hawk.


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