Squid for a Day – Photo Gallery

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Key Takeaways:

  • A photo gallery depicting a day in the life of a Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) pilot, including aircraft landings and interactions with the crew.
  • Links to resources about Navy aircraft carriers, COD squadrons (VRC-30), and the history of COD aircraft.
  • Images show the challenges and excitement of aircraft carrier landings, particularly the precision required.
  • The gallery includes images of various aircraft and personnel involved in carrier operations.
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Squidboy

 


the DV’s prowl the flight deck

 


grabbing the three

 


the COD taxies to the cat…

 


…DV’s hearts start pounding…

 


…and shins start aching

 


walking the Tomcat

 


whoa big fella!

 


are we having fun yet?

 


the angle of the landing area

 


blips aboard ship

 


fishin for the wire

 


Capt. Richard “Weasel” Gallagher

 


“the ball”

 


a Hornet in mid-cat

 


this rope line gets your attention!

 


steady as she goes

 


home sweet home


the tower


Mr. Godfrey, you’re under arrest



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