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Watch: Cool Time Lapse Video of Carrier Operations

July 2, 2016
Paco Chierici No Comments Navy, Video

FighterSweep fans, check out this awesome time lapse video of flight deck operations on the USS John C Stennis.

As you are chowing down on hot dogs and barbecue this weekend, please take a moment to remember all of those service men and women who are currently abroad serving our country.  Independence Day is a great time to reflect on the freedoms we have as a nation and to remember those who are working hard to protect those freedoms. Most of all, enjoy your time with family and friends!

We think George Will said it best:

“Most of us, most of the time, live in blissful ignorance of what a small elite, heroic group of Americans are doing for us night and day. All over the globe, American Sailors are doing something very dangerous. Somewhere around the world, young men and women are landing Naval aircraft on the pitching decks of aircraft carriers, living on the edge of danger so the rest of us need not think about, let alone experience, danger.” – George Will

Have a safe 4th of July!

Video courtesy USS John C Stennis via YouTube

About the Author

Paco Chierici flew A-6E Intruders and F-14A Tomcats during his 10 year active duty career. He flew the F-5 Tiger II for a further 10 years as a Bandit concurrent with his employment as a commercial pilot. Paco is currently a 737 captain. Paco is also the creator and producer of the award winning naval aviation documentary Speed and Angels. Paco has written articles for various international and domestic magazines as well as regular contributions to Fighter Sweep. He has signed with an agent to represent the sale of his debut novel, Lions in the Sky, a naval aviation thriller. Paco has the standard panoply of medals and ribbons but his proudest accomplishment is the Top Nugget award for landing grades from his first deployment.

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