The U.S. Navy Captain behind the scenes.
070521-N-4995K-038 FORT ROSECRANS, Calif. (May 21, 2007) - Capt. Bradford Ableson reflects upon the life accomplishments of Walter Schirra, a retired Navy Capt. and astronaut who passed away May 3, 2007 at the age of 84. Schirra was remembered as one of the space program's first seven astronauts in 1959. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Kennedy (RELEASED)
The thought occured to me after glancing at one of this Harrier against the darkening sky that it resembled an F-4 Phantom. An impression. I have been thinking that I was flying the F-4 Phantom in combat during the Vietnam War. I also imagine that I have flown the Harrier, possibly with the Royal Navy during the Falklands War. I might have trained their pilots on the Harrier. There is also something I was reading about a battle at Mt. Harriet during the Falklands War I might have witnessed.
070521-N-5307M-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2007) - The sun sets on an AV/8B Harrier II from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 26 after flight operations come to an end on board amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tristan Miller (RELEASED)
070521-N-5345W-017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2007) - EA-6B Prowlers rest on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) prior to the start of daytime flight operations. Truman is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)
070521-N-5345W-047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 21, 2007) - A NATO Sea Sparrow (RIM-7) missile blasts through its foam launcher cover during a shipboard self-defense exercise on board Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman is underway conducting carrier qualifications in the Atlantic. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson (RELEASED)
