VFA-211 Checkmates @ USS Enterprise

Frank Crébas · Post by **Frank Crébas** » 20 Jan 2008, 22:21

It all took a while but here are some shots I took aboard the USS Enterprise last September in the Persian Gulf. To kick off I start with some examples of VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates. Enjoy!

Cheers,

Frank

Mikoyan · Post by **Mikoyan** » 20 Jan 2008, 22:24

Very nice!!!

Canberra TT.18 · Post by **Canberra TT.18** » 20 Jan 2008, 23:15

SUPER!!!

Pieter

Redskin301 · Post by **Redskin301** » 20 Jan 2008, 23:48

Wow some very cool shots you have

Zdun · Post by **Zdun** » 21 Jan 2008, 00:23

1,2,7 - GREAT !

kiwi · Post by **kiwi** » 21 Jan 2008, 07:22

Woa! That's one hell of an opportunity I'm never going to get

Thermal · Post by **Thermal** » 21 Jan 2008, 10:14

aboard the USS Enterprise last September in the Persian Gulf.

How in the hell do you arrange something like that??? Or is the US NAVY going to use Brennel as their main uniform supplier??

Alpha Kilo One · Post by **Alpha Kilo One** » 21 Jan 2008, 12:52

I am sick of these photos.

I really love them.
Good work !

Ronald

Melchior Timmers · Post by **Melchior Timmers** » 21 Jan 2008, 14:24

Frank,

Very nice those lovely Hornets. and good weather too.

Cheers,

wright flyer · Post by **wright flyer** » 21 Jan 2008, 14:50

kiwi wrote:Woa! That's one hell of an opportunity I'm never going to get

Zeg nooit, nooit... It will take much time, but everbody can arrange these nice opportunities.

Nice, quality photo's Frank!

Maarten · Post by **Maarten** » 21 Jan 2008, 15:01

Awesome shots,
The sunset/night shots are very cool

Greets
Maarten Uittenbogaard

tva2 · Post by **tva2** » 21 Jan 2008, 17:58

Hello Frank,

What a wonderful compilation of images. From the sights of these beautiful birds and the pilots eagerness to fly them. And of course the photographers (yourself of course ) effort to photograph them.
These pictures are really breathtaking and you captured the true beauty of the F/A-18 Superhornets. What an opportunity you've gotten yourself into.

Thanks mate!

Flanker27 · Post by **Flanker27** » 21 Jan 2008, 18:57

nice nice nice, I remember there was going to be an arranged visit about 15 years ago around christmas top an A/C carrier in France which was cancelled, don't remember with which organisation. But it would be lovely if we could arrange like that again.

Frank Crébas · Post by **Frank Crébas** » 22 Jan 2008, 11:35

Thank you all for your welcome comments. It was an awesome experience that lasted 50 hours and I think that this is the ultimate, at least for me.
I shot over 2000 pictures during the trip and I will try to share some more in the near future. To start: three more Super Hornets from VFA-211.

First shot that i took on the ship. It was taken with just 23mm (17-40L lens) and I was a bit scrared to whitness this event, soooooo close (and with live weapons)

Shooter in action:

Final checks before a mission

Cheers,

Frank

Stephan dBr · Post by **Stephan dBr** » 22 Jan 2008, 13:24

In some way... all these pix look so familiar, so real and realistic, as if I was there too.

Frank, you made awesome shots pal.

Mk.III rules!

Stephan