USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)

Chris Janes · August 13, 2015, 08:42:20 PM

Such great photos Matt. What a great opportunity.

Matt Ottosen · August 13, 2015, 09:21:07 PM

Quote from: Chris Janes on August 13, 2015, 08:42:20 PM
Such great photos Matt. What a great opportunity.

Thank you, it truly was an amazing opportunity.

Matt Ottosen · August 14, 2015, 05:39:06 PM

Just like a sunset represents the end of a day, this sunset, taken from Vulture's Row, represents the end of my USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) photos. Thanks for taking this journey with me, and I hope that y'all have enjoyed the photography.

Anna M. Wood · August 14, 2015, 08:26:15 PM

Nicely done Matt... Thank you for letting us share in your adventure.

Matt Ottosen · August 14, 2015, 08:33:36 PM

Quote from: Anna M. Wood on August 14, 2015, 08:26:15 PM
Nicely done Matt... Thank you for letting us share in your adventure.

Thank you, Anna!

Jeff D. Welker · August 14, 2015, 09:06:03 PM

Quote from: Matt Ottosen on August 14, 2015, 05:39:06 PM
Just like a sunset represents the end of a day, this sunset, taken from Vulture's Row, represents the end of my USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) photos. Thanks for taking this journey with me, and I hope that y'all have enjoyed the photography.

A wonderful set of images for sure Matt. This last one is extra special. That view is probably one of the reasons some folks get addicted to sailing the seas. Simply beautiful.

Matt Ottosen · August 14, 2015, 10:07:02 PM

Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on August 14, 2015, 09:06:03 PM
A wonderful set of images for sure Matt. This last one is extra special. That view is probably one of the reasons some folks get addicted to sailing the seas. Simply beautiful.

Thanks Jeff, this exact view is exactly why I love sailing the seas! I've spent the night on three ships, two cruises and one aircraft carrier, and believe me, this view is what's special about those adventures. Well, and the fighter jets, this ship had fighter jets!

Matt Ottosen · September 12, 2016, 07:44:51 PM

I spent some time going through my photos and I have pulled a couple from the vault. This one has never been seen before, and I have another one that is a re-edit.

Launch the Alert 5 Aircraft
This is the Ready Five launching from the number three catapult, it was the first launch of the day. This VFA-41 Super Hornet sat ready on the catapult for over an hour and they had to refuel it before it launched.

Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41) "Black Aces"

Matt Ottosen · September 14, 2016, 05:04:46 PM

Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 133 (VAQ-133) "Wizards"

John S · September 14, 2016, 05:13:15 PM

Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 14, 2016, 05:04:46 PM
Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 133 (VAQ-133) "Wizards"

Wow, that is an amazing shot Matt. Just that one would be worth the trip.

Matt Ottosen · September 14, 2016, 05:21:28 PM

Quote from: John S on September 14, 2016, 05:13:15 PM
Wow, that is an amazing shot Matt. Just that one would be worth the trip.

Thanks John!

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