Can't find what you're looking for?

 

Be sure to Sign in to see all available content.

 

If you don't have an account, Register here.

Search results for: Tomcat

PXP07D
RTRMFGE 
March 19, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Iraq - Republic of 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS WALK TO THEIR AIRCRAFT ON THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 19, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
PXP03D
RTRMFFB 
March 19, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat pilot Tom Lumsford "Tiny" from fighter squadron 154 Black
Knights gets into the cockpit... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait - State of 
F-14 TOMCAT PILOT ENTERS COCKPIT OF HIS JET ON THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat pilot Tom Lumsford "Tiny" from fighter squadron 154 Black
Knights gets into the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 19, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
MIDEAST
RTRKDHM 
March 19, 2003 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATOR CHECKS BOMBS UNDERNEATH HIS JET ON THE USS KITTY
HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATOR CHECKS BOMBS UNDERNEATH HIS JET ON THE USS KITTY
HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE ...... 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATOR CHECKS BOMBS UNDERNEATH HIS JET ON THE USS KITTY
HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF. 
IRAQ
RTRKD0I 
March 19, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat pilot Tom "Tiny" Lumsford from fighter squadron 154 Black
Knights gets into the cockpit... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT PILOT ENTERS COCKPIT OF HIS JET ON THE USS KITTY HAWK IN
THE GULF. 
F-14 Tomcat pilot Tom "Tiny" Lumsford from fighter squadron 154 Black
Knights gets into the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 19, 2003. U.S. and British troops moved into
forward positions on Wednesday, ready to unleash a massive assault on
Iraq as time ran out for President Saddam Hussein to avoid war by
choosing exile. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/CRB 
MIDEAST
RTRKCZY 
March 19, 2003 
Nosecones of F-14 Tomcat fighter jets are silouhetted as an F/A-18
Hornet fighter jet taxis after landing... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F/A-18 HORNET TAXIS AFTER LANDING ON THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF. 
Nosecones of F-14 Tomcat fighter jets are silouhetted as an F/A-18
Hornet fighter jet taxis after landing on the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf March 19, 2003. The United States and
Britain have massed a total of some 280,000 troops around Iraq. U.S.
President George W. Bush has given Iraqi President Saddam Hussein until
0100 GMT on Thursday to leave the country or face war. REUTERS/Paul
Hanna

PH/AA 
IRAQ
RTRKCZH 
March 19, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 'Black Knights', Tom
"Tiny" Lumsford (L) and Jerry "Hurl"... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS WALK TO THEIR AIRCRAFT ON THE USS KITTY HAWK IN
THE GULF. 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 'Black Knights', Tom
"Tiny" Lumsford (L) and Jerry "Hurl" Morick walk to their jets bfore
taking off for a mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf, March 19, 2003. U.S. and British troops
moved into forward positions on Wednesday, ready to unleash a massive
assault on Iraq as time ran out for President Saddam Hussein to avoid
war by choosing exile. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/CRB 
MIDEAST
RTRKABT 
March 18, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off past the setting sun from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT TAKES OFF IN THE SUNSET FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off past the setting sun from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf
March 18, 2003. Saddam Hussein rejected an ultimatum to quit Iraq and
vowed on Tuesday to fight a U.S.-led invasion that could start in just
over a day - and which Britain said could define world affairs for
decades.

REUTERS/Paul Hanna REUTERS 
IRAQ USA
RTRKA4F 
March 18, 2003 
F-14C Tomcat pilots are silhouetted in the afternoon sun moments after
a catapult launch from the flight... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
F-14C TOMCAT PILOTS ARE LAUNCHED FROM THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE
GULF. 
F-14C Tomcat pilots are silhouetted in the afternoon sun moments after
a catapult launch from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN
72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 18, 2003. U.S. President George
Bush, in a speech last night, has given Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and
his sons 48 hours to leave the country or face war. REUTERS/John
Schults

JES/WS 
USA
RTXLUPK 
March 17, 2003 
A moonlit F-14C Tomcat is launched on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
A moonlit F-14C Tomcat is launched on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft c..... 
A moonlit F-14C Tomcat is launched on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 17, 2003 in this time exposure. [U.S. President George Bush] will give a live speech from the White House concerning the Iraq situation the day after a summit in the Azores. The USS Abraham Lincoln, now on its 240th day of deployment, is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'no-fly' zone over Iraq. 
IRAQ USA
RTRK7XQ 
March 17, 2003 
A moonlit F-14C Tomcat is launched on the flight deck of the USS
Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
A MOONLIT F-14C TOMCAT IS LAUNCHED ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN
THE GULF. 
A moonlit F-14C Tomcat is launched on the flight deck of the USS
Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 17, 2003
in this time exposure. U.S. President George Bush will give a live
speech from the White House concerning the Iraq situation the day after
a summit in the Azores. The USS Abraham Lincoln, now on its 240th day
of deployment, is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the
Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern
'no-fly' zone over Iraq. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/AA 
MIDEAST
RTRK7GU 
March 17, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet is prepared for take off from the flight
deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT IS PREPARED FOR TAKE OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet is prepared for take off from the flight
deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March
17, 2003. U.S. President George W. Bush will give Iraqi President
Saddam Hussein a final ultimatum on Monday night to go into exile or
face war.

REUTERS/Paul Hanna REUTERS 
MIDEAST
RTRK55Z 
March 17, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat takes off over a row of other aircraft from the flight
deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE
NORTHERN GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat takes off over a row of other aircraft from the flight
deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March
16, 2003. U.S. President George W. Bush said on Sunday the United
Nations has only one more day to find a diplomatic end to the Iraq
crisis before the United States moves to a war footing. REUTERS/Paul
Hanna

PH 
MIDEAST
RTRK55S 
March 17, 2003 
F-14 TOMCAT PILOTS AND NAVIGATORS SIT IN THE READY ROOM ON THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT PILOTS AND NAVIGATORS SIT IN THE READY ROOM ON THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN ...... 
F-14 TOMCAT PILOTS AND NAVIGATORS SIT IN THE READY ROOM ON THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF. 
PXP06D
RTRMFG8 
March 16, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Iraq - Republic of 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS WALK TO THEIR AIRCRAFT ON THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 16, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
PXP05D
RTRMFG2 
March 16, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Iraq - Republic of 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS WALK TO THEIR AIRCRAFT ON THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat aviator from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Jerry
Morick "Hurl" sits in the cockpit of his jet prior to taking off for a
mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the
northern Gulf March 16, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
PXP04D
RTRMFFV 
March 16, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Tom
Lumsford "Tiny" (R) and Jerry Morick... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait - State of 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS REPORT MISSION INFO ON THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Tom
Lumsford "Tiny" (R) and Jerry Morick "Hurl" report on their mission
over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern
Gulf March 16, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
PXP02D
RTRMFFP 
March 16, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Tom
Lumsford "Tiny" (R) and Jerry Morick... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait - State of 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS SIT IN THEIR AIRCRAFT ON THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Tom
Lumsford "Tiny" (R) and Jerry Morick "Hurl" sit in their jet prior to
taking off for a mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf March 16, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
PXP01D
RTRMFFI 
March 16, 2003 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Tom
Lumsford "Tiny" (R) and Jerry Morick... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait - State of 
F-14 TOMCAT AVIATORS SIT IN THEIR AIRCRAFT ON THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
F-14 Tomcat aviators from fighter squadron 154 Black Knights Tom
Lumsford "Tiny" (R) and Jerry Morick "Hurl" sit in their jet prior to
taking off for a mission over Iraq aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Gulf March 16, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/MA 
MIDEAST
RTRK4WA 
March 16, 2003 
A flight deck crew member signals behind the exhaust of an F-14 Tomcat
engine as it fires up before... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN
THE NORTHERN GULF. 
A flight deck crew member signals behind the exhaust of an F-14 Tomcat
engine as it fires up before being catapulted off the flight deck of
the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 16,
2003. British Prime Minister Tony Blair challenged U.N. members on
Sunday to make their mind up "overnight" on a second resolution over
Iraq but expressed little hope an 11th-hour consensus could be
reached.

REUTERS/Paul Hanna 
MIDEAST
RTRK2HY 
March 15, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat takes off over a row of F/A-18 Hornets on the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier in the... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT TAKES OFF FROM THE FLIGHT DECK OF THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE NORTHERN GULF.... 
An F-14 Tomcat takes off over a row of F/A-18 Hornets on the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 15, 2003. U.N. chief
weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei will consult the
Security Council on Monday about an Iraqi invitation to visit Baghdad
to discuss disarmament issues, U.N. officials said. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
USA
RTXLUYR 
March 14, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the..... 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 14, 2003. [The carriers Kitty Hawk, Abraham Lincoln and Constellation are in or near the Gulf and the Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman are in the Mediterranean in preparation for a possible attack on Iraq.] 
MIDEAST
RTRK7M8 
March 14, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 14, 2003. U.S.
President George W. Bush will give Iraqi President Saddam Hussein a
final ultimatum on Monday night to go into exile or face attack by
280,000 troops poised for war in the Gulf region.

REUTERS/Paul Hanna 
IRAQ USA
RTRK03U 
March 14, 2003 
An F-14D Tomcat makes a flight deck recovery with its tailhook down on
board the USS Abraham Lincoln... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
A F-14D TOMCAT MAKES FLIGHT DECK RECOVERY ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
An F-14D Tomcat makes a flight deck recovery with its tailhook down on
board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf,
March 14, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln, on its 237th day of
deployment, is one of three eight-ship battle groups operating in the
Gulf, in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern
'no-fly' zone over Iraq. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/MA 
MIDEAST
RTRJZYR 
March 14, 2003 
A FLIGHT SQUADRON MEMBER CLEANS AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET ON THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
A FLIGHT SQUADRON MEMBER CLEANS AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET ON THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN... 
A FLIGHT SQUADRON MEMBER CLEANS AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET ON THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
MIDEAST
RTRJZXP 
March 14, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies out to sea after taking off from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies out to sea after taking off from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf
March 14, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna REUTERS

PH 
MIDEAST
RTRJZXJ 
March 14, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies out to sea after taking off from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet flies out to sea after taking off from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf
March 14, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
MIDEAST
RTRJZVS 
March 14, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet roars off the flight deck of the USS Kitty
Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 14, 2003. The carriers
Kitty Hawk, Abraham Lincoln and Constellation are in or near the Gulf
and the Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman are in the Mediterranean in
preparation for a possible attack on Iraq. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/jm 
MIDEAST
RTRJX3R 
March 13, 2003 
Squadron crewmembers clean sand from an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet after a
sandstorm swept through the... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
SQUADRON CREW MEMBERS HOSE DOWN F-14 TOMCAT ABOARD THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
Squadron crewmembers clean sand from an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet after a
sandstorm swept through the Gulf covering the deck and aircraft aboard
the USS Kitty Hawk with a light brown dust March 13, 2003. The weather
combined with the sand required so much clean-up that flight operations
were cancelled for the day. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/jm 
USA
RTXLUKC 
March 12, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in ..... 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 12, 2003. The U.S. military [has built up massive forces around the Gulf and says it is ready for war, but some analysts say Washington might be willing to delay the widely expected attack by two or three weeks to give time to complete its preparations.] 
IRAQ USA
RTRJVJ6 
March 12, 2003 
Radio Intercept Officer (RIO) of the Fighter Squadron 31 'Tomcatters'
who goes by the call sign 'Nasty'... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER SQUADRON CREW MEMBER ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Radio Intercept Officer (RIO) of the Fighter Squadron 31 'Tomcatters'
who goes by the call sign 'Nasty' (L), sits in the back seat of a F-14D
Tomcat and speaks with school classmate Physical Therapist Brent Kelln
(R) of Bellingham, WA on aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the
Gulf, March 12, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln, on its 235th day of
deployment, is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf
in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'no-fly'
zone over Iraq. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/ 
IRAQ USA
RTRJVJ1 
March 12, 2003 
A CH-53 Sea Dragon flies over parked F-14 Tomcats and a F/A-18C Hornet
into cloudy skies on a third... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
CH-53 SEA DRAGON FLIES OVER FIGHTER JETS ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
A CH-53 Sea Dragon flies over parked F-14 Tomcats and a F/A-18C Hornet
into cloudy skies on a third no-fly day on board the USS Abraham
Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 12, 2003. The USS
Abraham Lincoln, on its 235th day of deployment, is part of an
eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation
Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'no-fly' zone over Iraq.
REUTERS/John Schults

JES/ 
IRAQ USA
RTRJVIQ 
March 12, 2003 
Air Wing crewman James Alcorn, a native of Las Vegas, NV. hoses down a F-14D
Tomcat on a third no-fly... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
AIR WING CREWMAN HOSES DOWN F-14D TOMCAT ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Air Wing crewman James Alcorn, a native of Las Vegas, NV. hoses down a F-14D
Tomcat on a third no-fly day on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 12, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln, on
its 235th day of deployment, is part of an eight-ship battle group operating
in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern
'no-fly' zone over Iraq. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/ 
MIDEAST
RTRJUJF 
March 12, 2003 
F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JETS ARE MANOUVERED ON THE FLIGHT DECK OF THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JETS ARE MANOUVERED ON THE FLIGHT DECK OF THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN... 
F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JETS ARE MANOUVERED ON THE FLIGHT DECK OF THE USS
KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
MIDEAST
RTRJUIC 
March 12, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter is positioned for take off from the flight deck
of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET READIES FOR TAKE OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK
AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter is positioned for take off from the flight deck
of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 12,
2003. The U.S. military has built up massive forces around the Gulf and
says it is ready for war, but some analysts say Washington might be
willing to delay the widely expected attack by two or three weeks to
give time to complete its preparations. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
MIDEAST
RTRJUI5 
March 12, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the flight deck of the USS
Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER JET TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK AIRCRAFT
CARRIER IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the flight deck of the USS
Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf March 12, 2003. The
U.S. military has built up massive forces around the Gulf and says it
is ready for war, but some analysts say Washington might be willing to
delay the widely expected attack by two or three weeks to give time to
complete its preparations. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH 
USA
RTXLUY8 
March 11, 2003 
Blue and yellow-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near parked F-14 Tomcat fighter jets after the... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Blue and yellow-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near parked F-14 Tomcat fighter jets after t..... 
Blue and yellow-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near parked F-14 Tomcat fighter jets after the Steel Beach Picnic activities on a second no-fly day in the Gulf, March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. 
USA
RTXLUY7 
March 11, 2003 
Blue-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets after the... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Blue-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets after t..... 
Blue-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets after the Steel Beach Picnic activities on a second no-fly day in the Gulf, March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. 
USA
RTXLUY4 
March 11, 2003 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats' Fighting 31 squadron wears a multi-colored... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats' Fighting 31 squadron wears a mu..... 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats' Fighting 31 squadron wears a multi-colored wig as he scrubs down a F-14D Tomcat ahead of the Steel Beach Picnic on a second no-fly day on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. 
IRAQ USA
RTRJSI7 
March 11, 2003 
Blue-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near F-14 Tomcat and
F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets after the... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
CREW SCRUB DOWN FLIGHT DECK ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE
GULF. 
Blue-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near F-14 Tomcat and
F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets after the Steel Beach Picnic activities on a
second no-fly day in the Gulf, March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln
is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support
of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over
Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John
Schults

JES/CRB 
IRAQ USA
RTRJSHZ 
March 11, 2003 
Blue and yellow-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near parked
F-14 Tomcat fighter jets after the... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
CREW SCRUB DOWN FLIGHT DECK AFTER PICNIC ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Blue and yellow-shirted crew scrub down the flight deck near parked
F-14 Tomcat fighter jets after the Steel Beach Picnic activities on a
second no-fly day in the Gulf, March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln
is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support
of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over
Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John
Schults

JES/CRB 
IRAQ USA
RTRJRPG 
March 11, 2003 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats
Fighting 31 squadron wears a multi-colored... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
NAVY FIGHTER PILOT WEARS MULTI-COLORED WIG ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats
Fighting 31 squadron wears a multi-colored wig as he scrubs down a
F-14D Tomcat ahead of the Steel Beach Picnic on a second no-fly day on
board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf,
March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle
group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch
patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and backing up
Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/CRB 
IRAQ USA
RTRJROV 
March 11, 2003 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats'
Fighting 31 squadron wears a multi-colored... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
NAVY FIGHTER PILOT SCRUBS DOWN F-14 TOMCAT ON BOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
IN THE GULF. 
Navy fighter pilot who goes by the call sign 'Tonto' of the Tomcats'
Fighting 31 squadron wears a multi-colored wig as he scrubs down a
F-14D Tomcat ahead of the Steel Beach Picnic on a second no-fly day on
board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf,
March 11, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle
group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch
patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and backing up
Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/CRB 
GULF
RTRJRNI 
March 11, 2003 
Jet engines roar as an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER PLANE TAKES OFF FROM THE USS KITTY HAWK IN THE
GULF. 
Jet engines roar as an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the
flight deck of the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern
Persian Gulf March 11, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna

PH/MA 
MIDEAST
RTRJRN1 
March 11, 2003 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet pilot salutes a member of the flight deck
crew as he is signalled to take... 
Aboard The Uss Kitty Hawk, Kuwait 
AN F-14 TOMCAT FIGHTER PLANE READIES FOR TAKE OFF FROM THE USS KITTY
HAWK IN THE GULF. 
An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet pilot salutes a member of the flight deck
crew as he is signalled to take off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft
carrier in the northern Persian Gulf March 11, 2003. REUTERS/Paul Hanna
REUTERS

PH 
USA
RTXLU6C 
March 10, 2003 
Aviation Electrician David Waller, a native of Vermilion, Ohio, perches on the nose of a F-14D Tomcat... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Aviation Electrician David Waller, a native of Vermilion, Ohio, perches on the nose of a F-14D Tomca..... 
Aviation Electrician David Waller, a native of Vermilion, Ohio, perches on the nose of a F-14D Tomcat as he performs maintainance work during a no-fly day on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 10, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. 
USA
RTXLU69 
March 10, 2003 
Aviation Mechanics Edward Franz (R), a native of Virginia Beach, VA and Dustin Wolfe (L) of Indianapolis,... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Aviation Mechanics Edward Franz (R), a native of Virginia Beach, VA and Dustin Wolfe (L) of Indianap..... 
Aviation Mechanics Edward Franz (R), a native of Virginia Beach, VA and Dustin Wolfe (L) of Indianapolis, perform repair work on a F-14D Tomcat under a tail painting of Felix the Cat carrying a bomb, during a no-fly day on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 10, 2003. Felix is the logo for the VF-31 squadron called the Tomcatters. 
IRAQ USA
RTR155V2 
March 10, 2003 
Aviation Mechanics Edward Franz (R), a native of Virginia Beach, VA and
Dustin Wolfe (L) of Indianapolis,... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
CREW WORK ON F-14D TOMCAT UNDER FELIX THE CAT PAINTING ON BOARD USS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Aviation Mechanics Edward Franz (R), a native of Virginia Beach, VA and
Dustin Wolfe (L) of Indianapolis, perform repair work on a F-14D Tomcat
under a tail painting of Felix the Cat carrying a bomb, during a no-fly
day on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the
Gulf, March 10, 2003. Felix is the logo for the VF-31 squadron called
the Tomcatters. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/CRB 
IRAQ USA
RTRJPLH 
March 10, 2003 
Aviation Electrician David Waller, a native of Vermilion, Ohio, perches
on the nose of a F-14D Tomcat... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
AVIATION ELECTRICIAN WORKS ON F-14D TOMCAT ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Aviation Electrician David Waller, a native of Vermilion, Ohio, perches
on the nose of a F-14D Tomcat as he performs maintainance work during a
no-fly day on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier
in the Gulf, March 10, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an
eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation
Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'No-Fly' zone over Iraq and
backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John Schults

JES/CRB 
USA
RTXLTUZ 
March 08, 2003 
Catapult and arresting gear crew watch as an F-14 Tomcat prepares to make an arrested landing with its... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Catapult and arresting gear crew watch as an F-14 Tomcat prepares to make an arrested landing with i..... 
Catapult and arresting gear crew watch as an F-14 Tomcat prepares to make an arrested landing with its tailhook dropped on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 8, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'no-fly' zone over Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. 
USA
RTR12L4J 
March 08, 2003 
Squadron line crewman wipe down a canopy of a Navy F-14 Tomcat on board
the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
SQUADRON LINE CREWMEN WIPE DOWN CANOPY ON F-14 TOMCAT ON BOARD THE USS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Squadron line crewman wipe down a canopy of a Navy F-14 Tomcat on board
the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 8,
2003. The F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, variable sweep-wing
fighter with a mission to intercept and destroy enemy aricraft as well
as acting in a strike and reconnaissance role. The USS Abraham Lincoln
is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support
of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the southern 'no-fly' zone over
Iraq and backing up Washington's tough stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John
Schults

REUTERS 
USA
RTRJLNM 
March 08, 2003 
Catapult and arresting gear crew watch as an F-14 Tomcat prepares to
make an arrested landing with its... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
FLIGHT DECK CREW WATCHES F-14 TOMCAT ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
IN THE GULF. 
Catapult and arresting gear crew watch as an F-14 Tomcat prepares to
make an arrested landing with its tailhook dropped on board the USS
Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, March 8, 2003.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating
in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch patrolling the
southern 'no-fly' zone over Iraq and backing up Washington's tough
stance on Baghdad. REUTERS/John Schults

REUTERS 
USA
RTXLSWW 
February 23, 2003 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, a native of Lenox, Mississippi inspects the fins on a AIM-9 Sidewinder... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, a native of Lenox, Mississippi inspects the fins on a AIM-9 ..... 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, a native of Lenox, Mississippi inspects the fins on a AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on a Navy F/14 Tomcat on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, February 23, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch and [backing up Washington's tough stance on Iraq.] 
USA
RTXLSWU 
February 23, 2003 
Gunner Lieutenant Steve Folson (L), a native of Jacksonville, Florida works with Odnance crew members... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Gunner Lieutenant Steve Folson (L), a native of Jacksonville, Florida works with Odnance crew member..... 
Gunner Lieutenant Steve Folson (L), a native of Jacksonville, Florida works with Odnance crew members as they attach a JDAM 2000-pound bomb under a Navy F/14D Tomcat on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, February 23, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch and [backing up Washington's tough stance on Iraq.] 
USA
RTXLSWT 
February 23, 2003 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, from Mississippi, inspects the fins on an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, from Mississippi, inspects the fins on an AIM-9 Sidewinder m..... 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, from Mississippi, inspects the fins on an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on a F/14D Tomcat on board the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Gulf, February 23, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch, as U.S. Secretary of State [Colin Powell, on a visit to Japan, dropped heavy hints about Washington's timetable for war in Iraq, saying the U.N. ought to decide what to do soon after a weapons inspectors' report expected on March 7.] 
USA
RTRISXO 
February 23, 2003 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, a native of Lenox, Mississippi
inspects the fins on a AIM-9... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
ORDNANCE CREW INSPECTS FINS ON SIDEWINDER ON BOARD THE USS ABRAHAM
LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, a native of Lenox, Mississippi
inspects the fins on a AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on a Navy F/14 Tomcat
on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf,
February 23, 2003. The USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship
battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern
Watch and backing up Washington's tough stance on Iraq. REUTERS/John
Schults REUTERS

JES/WS 
USA
RTRISX5 
February 23, 2003 
Gunner Lieutenant Steve Folson (L), a native of Jacksonville, Florida
works with Odnance crew members... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
ORDNANCE CREW FIX JDAM BOMB UNDER A F/14D TOMCAT ON BOARD THE USS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
Gunner Lieutenant Steve Folson (L), a native of Jacksonville, Florida
works with Odnance crew members as they attach a JDAM 2000-pound bomb
under a Navy F/14D Tomcat on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)
aircraft carrier in the Gulf, February 23, 2003. The USS Abraham
Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in
support of Operation Southern Watch and backing up Washington's tough
stance on Iraq. REUTERS/John Schults REUTERS

JES/WS 
MIDEAST
RTRISWK 
February 23, 2003 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, from Mississippi, inspects the
fins on an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile... 
Gulf, USA 
ORDNANCE CREW INSPECTS FINS ON SIDEWINDER ON BOARD USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN
IN THE GULF. 
Airman Ordnance crew member Scott Inke, from Mississippi, inspects the
fins on an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on a F/14D Tomcat on board the USS
Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Gulf, February 23, 2003. The
USS Abraham Lincoln is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in
the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch, as U.S. Secretary of
State Colin Powell, on a visit to Japan, dropped heavy hints about
Washington's timetable for war in Iraq, saying the U.N. ought to decide
what to do soon after a weapons inspectors' report expected on March 7.
REUTERS/John Schults

JES/JV 
US IRAQ
RTRIPN9 
February 21, 2003 
Flight deck crew talk as an F-14 Tomcat takes off from the USS Abraham
Lincoln operating in the Gulf... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln, UAE 
FLIGHT DECK CREW TALK AS AN F14 TAKES OFF FROM THE USS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 
Flight deck crew talk as an F-14 Tomcat takes off from the USS Abraham
Lincoln operating in the Gulf February 21, 2003. British Prime Minister Tony
Blair said on Friday there were growing links between Baghdad and al Qaeda,
and warned of dire consequences if the world did not swiftly disarm Iraqi
President Saddam Hussein. REUTERS/Pool/Leila Gorchev

LG 
USA
RTXLRWU 
February 08, 2003 
A Navy F-14D Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VF 31) fighter jet takes off amidst the steam from the... 
Aboard Uss Abraham Lincoln 
A Navy F-14D Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VF 31) fighter jet takes off amidst the steam from t..... 
A Navy F-14D Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VF 31) fighter jet takes off amidst the steam from the catapult during flight operations on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf, February 8, 2003. Nearly 200 launches and recoveries are scheduled today from the USS Abraham Lincoln [which is part of an eight-ship battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch and backing up Washington's tough stance on Iraq]. 
USA
RTRHZ1K 
February 08, 2003 
A Navy F-14D Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VF 31) fighter jet
takes off amidst the steam from the... 
On Board Uss Abraham Lincoln, USA 
NAVY F-14D TOMCAT TAKES OFF FROM USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE GULF. 
A Navy F-14D Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 31 (VF 31) fighter jet
takes off amidst the steam from the catapult during flight operations
on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) aircraft carrier in the Gulf,
February 8, 2003. Nearly 200 launches and recoveries are scheduled
today from the USS Abraham Lincoln which is part of an eight-ship
battle group operating in the Gulf in support of Operation Southern
Watch and backing up Washington's tough stance on Iraq. REUTERS/John
Schults REUTERS

JES/ 
Sort by 
Display 
Items per page 
Page 
of 7