Photo thread - French Rafale's carrier quals aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71

United States Navy ^ | July 2008

[A.A. Cunningham]

080722-N-7571S-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 22, 2008) A French F-2 Rafale launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

080721-N-7241L-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 21, 2008) A French Rafale M prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Laird/Released)

080720-N-7571S-008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs a French F-2 Rafale to a catapult during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

080720-N-6676S-292 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2008) A French F-2 Rafale fighter launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John M. Stratton/Released)

080719-N-4519D-010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2008) A French F-2 Rafale fighter lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew DeWitt/Released)

080719-N-3218H-010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2008) A French F-2 Rafale fighter lands during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Hall/Released)

080719-N-4519D-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 19, 2008) A French F-2 Rafale fighter lands during combined French and American carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is participating in Joint Task Force Exercise "Operation Brimstone" off the Atlantic coast until the end of July. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew DeWitt/Released)

080720-N-7571S-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Biggs shoots a French F-2 Rafale off the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) during combined French and American carrier qualifications. This event marks the first integrated U.S. and French carrier qualifications aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)

[Army Air Corps]

Gallic ping...of sorts.

[Army Air Corps]

Possibly preparations for some coordinated naval action in the near future?

[Incorrigible]

Cheers to the Free French!

[max americana]

Would never have happened under Chirac.

[A.A. Cunningham]

You certain about that? Sarkozy didn't assume office until 16 May 2007.

070412-N-8157C-542 ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - A French Rafale from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French Navy Ship Charles de Gaulle (R 91) performs a touch-and-go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the Flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell (RELEASED)

070412-N-3038W-267 ARABIAN SEA (April 12, 2007) - A French Rafale from the from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier French Navy Ship Charles de Gaulle (R 91) performs a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, as part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, and Charles de Gaulle, the flagship of Commander, Task Force 473, are operating in the North Arabian Sea. Stennis and Charles de Gaulle are conducting bilateral exercises and supporting multi-national ground forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman John Wagner (RELEASED)

050525-N-9641C-001 Atlantic Ocean (May 25, 2005) - A French Navy Rafale M multi-role combat fighter from the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle performs a touch-and-go landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), during the Multi-National Maritime Exercise (MNME) 05-1. More than 17,000 Sailors from the U.S., Canada, France, Great Britain and Spain participated in the exercise. MNME 05-1 is an exercise focused on multi-national maritime interoperability capabilities in support of NATO Response Force (NRF). NRF combines elite land, air, sea, special operations, and mission specific units into a single force that can be deployed anywhere in the world in five days and sustain itself on a wide range of missions. NRF is scheduled to be fully in place by 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Peter Carnicelli (RELEASED)

020314-N-9769P-084 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Mar. 14, 2002 -- A French “Rafale” MO2 ignites its afterburner as the fighter aircraft performs a fly-by pass over the flight deck. John C. Stennis and coalition forces are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

[max americana]

Would you like a medal now?

[piasa]

I believe the French have the same interest as we do in a long-overdue paying back of certain groups and states for the bombing of military barracks.

[magslinger]

SONOBUOY PING!

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[Thrownatbirth]

Keeping a champagne flute steady during an arrested landing is a remarkable feat.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Not necessary but an admission that you were wrong will be fine and then you can STFU.

[ken5050]

Has a UN Navy fighter ever landed on the French carrier?

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

080722-N-7571S-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 22, 2008) ...

Decoder ring for "080722-N-7571S-001" , s’il vous plaît?

[CPOSharky]

File number for the photograph?

[ken5050]

Typo..dummy..it’s US Navy fighter...gawd..that was awful

[PapaBear3625]

The first 6 digits appear to be the date the picture was taken. I’m thinking it’s an identifier for the picture in their database of pictures

[max americana]

What are you, a frog lover? Would you like some cheese with that Google medal of yours? Here’s some clapping for ya...

[the_devils_advocate_666]

That first guy in the green looks like he could pick up one of those jets. That's the kind of guy I want on our side!

[Bean Counter]

Little thang, ain’t it?

At least it’s Nose Gear Launch...back in the Eighties the froggies were still flying those damned F-8’s and they are a PITA to CQ because they require a heavy wire pendant to hook ‘em up to the cat.

[Pentagon Leatherneck]

080722 is the date on the Julian Calendar: YYMMDD is the format. The rest is LAT/LONG.

TC