Carriers: United States Naval Air Power in Action

Naval aviators are a rare breed. The delicate mixture of deft aircraft control and raw combat ability needed to produce the seaborne 'jet jock' is a precious commodity nurtured by the U.S. Navy and to watch these individuals at work is a truly awesome experience. The steam, the gut-wrenching acceleration and the ear-piercing din of jet engines on full phase-five afterburner immerse you in the world of carrier aviation, possibly the most demanding military workplace on Earth.