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USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72

Family Day

April 16, 2009

John, Ken and Mike get invited for a day cruise aboard the Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln stationed at The US Naval Port in Everett, WA.
The trip included departure from the port early in the morning. Escorted on each side of the ship with US Coast Guard Cutters, we steamed out heading toward the north side of Whidbey Island.
During our trip north, we got to see a Trident submarine to our port side.
We were then treated to a very personal air show put on by the VAQ-139 Cougars flying the EA-6B Prowler. 3 Prowlers showed up doing flybys and then to our surprise, several touch-n-goes!!
What a treat for ALL of us. After the air show, we did a hard right turn to head back to Everett. The wind picked up, so the Captain requested the flight deck be cleared so no one would be blown over the side.
Lastly, we all found out how long it really takes to dock a Aircraft Carrier. I think it was about a hour and a half.
Thanks to all for their time putting this on for us, especially the Navy Personnel.
Thank You for serving and protecting our great country.
( and if you ever need a photographer during a cruise, just let me know! )
Looking down the Flight Deck catapult toward the Bridge. The tug Z-826 Washtucna helped us get away from the dock and get underway. Want to join the NAVY? Here are your sleeping quarters. Looking out one of the hanger bay doors.
John John and the Catapult Piston US Coast Guard Cutter and Ken Victoria Clipper IV
Ken in the Foc'sle room. Foc'sle Ken on the Flight Deck. John?, where are you? Trident Sub
Trident Getting ready for the air show. Yellow Shirt EA-6B Prowlers
Flyby Prowler Formation CVN 72_2088.jpg First Pass
testing the deck no touch here first Touch n Go Pulling out
Underside EA 6B Notice in the rear seat....he's taking photos of us! Nose gear touch down Up Close
Throttle Up See how close.... Very close!! Almost can touch the gear tire.
Very Cool!!! CVN 72_2295.jpg Too bad I cut the tail off when shooting this. Vapor Pass
Another vapor pass waving Goodbye CGC Swordfish (WPB 87358) Hard Right Turn Ken trying to keep his balance during the hard right turn.
Ken and Bridge. Ken Posing John John
Mukiteo Ferry. Photographed from the Flight Deck of a Aircraft Carrier. Beat That!! The Elevator. Thanks 72 for a Wonderful, Unforgettable Day

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Kelli 18-Apr-2009 03:37
Mike, you captured the day for those of us who could not sail. Beautiful pictures to capture a trip of a lifetime. Glad you all had a good time.
Shari Sommerfeld 17-Apr-2009 22:36
Excellent gallery Mike. I love how well you captured how close the planes were to you during the touch n goes... GMV for this gallery! helps if I'm logged in to get to vote. what a dork I am...LOL
Guest 17-Apr-2009 22:34
or would have gotten my vote...no voting button :o(
Guest 17-Apr-2009 22:34
Excellent gallery Mike. I love how well you captured how close the planes were to you during the touch n goes... GMV for this gallery!
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