Boeing F/A-18A and B versions of the Hornet are used by the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron - the Blue Angels - to demonstrate the skill of US naval aviators at airshows across North America and, occasionally, in other countries.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet - СШАUSA - 1978

US Navy pilots streamed for flying helicopters receive their first taste of rotary wing flight on the TH-57B Sea Ranger. This version is used to teach basic helicopter manoeuvres and visual navigation, while the TH-57C is primarily for instrument and advanced tactics training, and shipboard landings.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bell Model 206 Jet Ranger / OH-58 Kiowa - СШАUSA - 1966

Among the great successes of reserve naval aviation are the maritime patrol squadrons, which aid the active component by sharing the burden of overseas detachments. For a period during the Cold War there were as many as 13 reserve P-3 squadrons. Pictured is an Orion from VP-92 Minutemen, one of only three remaining reserve maritime patrol squadrons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed P-3 Orion - СШАUSA - 1958

Naval Air Force Reserve provides airlift for the whole fleet using a number of aircraft types. Pictured is a C-130T of VR-54 Revelers, one of 20 of this type of Hercules in use with five Navy squadrons.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed C-130 Hercules - СШАUSA - 1954

Beech's T-34 Turbomentor first entered US Navy service in 1976 and is used for primary pilot training. This T-34C belongs to Training Air Wing 5 at NAS Whiting Field, which has three squadrons operating the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 45 / T-34 Mentor - СШАUSA - 1948

The US Navy uses four variants of Gulfstream for rapid-response airlift. As well as carrying high-ranking personnel, this C-20G version of the business jet, operated by VR-48 Capital Skyliners, can also be loaded with bulky items through its large side cargo door.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Gulfstream Gulfstream IV/V/G450/G500/G550 - СШАUSA - 1985

NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, is the home of VT-31 Wise Owls, which uses the Beech T-44A Pegasus. This military version of the King Air 90 trains aircrew for the P-3 Orion and C-130 Hercules.
Unlike other major nations within NATO, Germany trains its weapons systems operators in a joint programme with the US Navy at NAS Pensacola; the T-44A is typical of the aircraft used for this programme.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft Model 90/100 King Air / T-44 - СШАUSA - 1963

One of the main tasks of Boeing's T-45 Goshawk, a version of the BAE Systems Hawk created for the US Navy, is to carrier-qualify new pilots. This T-45C from VT-7 Strike Eagles, based at NAS Meridian, is shown about to touch down on the USS John C Stennis.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk - СШАUSA - 1988

The US Navy plans to procure a total of 328 Raytheon T-6A Texan Ils to replace the Beech T-34 Turbomentor. This new trainer currently serves with VT-4 Mighty Warbucks and VT-10 Wildcats at NAS Pensacola.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Beechcraft T-6A Texan II - СШАUSA - 1995

VFC-13 Saints is the US Navy's only Northrop F-5 unit. These aircraft act as air combat adversaries, wearing camouflages to simulate potential enemy aircraft - the F-5 shown has a North Korean flag on the tail. The squadron is based at NAS Fallon, Nevada, though it also maintains a detachment at NAS Key West in Florida.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop F-5E Tiger II - СШАUSA - 1972

McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain Ils and DC-9-33s are steadily being replaced by Boeing C-40A Clippers. Nine of these military versions of the Boeing 737 are in service with the US Navy, and a further eight are planned. This aircraft belongs to VR-59 Lone Star Express, based at NAS Fort Worth JRB in Texas.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 737-300 - СШАUSA - 1984