An F/A-18E assigned to VFA-147 Argonauts' (left) and an F/A-18F from VFA-154 'Black Knights' (right) form up over the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

A formation of VFA-147 and VFA-154 jets pass overhead Lemoore Naval Air Station.

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A rare mixed formation of VFA-147 F/A-18E and VFA-154 F/A-18F Super Hornets.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to VFA-154 'Black Knights' bounces on runway 32L at NAS Lemoore during field carrier landing practice.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Lt Cdr Ryan Fulwider scans for two approaching Super Hornets from below over the California desert.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

A crewman cleans the windshield of a VFA-147 aircraft prior to an early morning launch.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Team Argo with the VFA-147 ramp in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

VFA-147 F/A-18E Super Hornet BuNo 166442/'NH214' in close formation with the photoship.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Lt Leslie Romig conducts an inspection on one of the VFA-147 aircraft... ironically the one that carries her name.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Practice makes perfect. Pilots from VFA-154 talk down a Super Hornet from the LSO shack at Lemoore.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

A plane captain signals the pilot of a VFA-147 jet to taxi.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

An Argo jet bouncing the pattern in front of the LSO shack at Lemoore.. note the proximity of the LSO shack to the actual runway.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Preparing to launch from the VFA-147 ramp at NAS Lemoore, California.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Commanding Officer of VFA-147 Cdr Ernie Spence presents an award to one of the outstanding members of Team Argo.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Members of Team Agro inspect the landing gear and tyres of a Super Hornet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Lt Matt Simmons, a VFA-147 pilot, prepares to launch in the colorful Argonauts' CAG-bird.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

VFA-147 sailors discussing the status of the Argo's CAG-bird during pre-flight procedures on the ramp at NAS Lemoore.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Ground crews load a missile rail onto Cdr Ernest Spence's jet in preparation for an upcoming flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

A VFA-147 F/A-18E Super Hornet undertaking field carrier landing practice at NAS Lemoore.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995

Chilly early morning pre-flight launch preparations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet - СШАUSA - 1995