Jun 22, 2006  - Philippine Sea - A pilot takes a photo of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED).

 Jun 23, 2006  - Philippine Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) lands on the flight deck aboard conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED).

 Jun 23, 2006  - Philippine Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) lands on the flight deck aboard conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED).

 Jul 11, 2006  - USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), At Sea - A Sailor from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 Royal Maces cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet in preparation for flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day and night missions. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe

 Jul 16, 2006  - Philippine Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) carrier strike group makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Kitty Hawk and Enterprise conducted dual carrier air operations today to exercise interoperability and enhance combat readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rob Gaston. Image released by Carrier Strike Group 5 Public Affairs.

 Aug 6, 2006  - Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the No. 2 catapult, during cyclic flight operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the Indian Ocean in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

 Aug 7, 2006  - Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the No. 3 catapult, while a USN EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Electronic Warfare Squadron 136 (VAQ-136) maneuvers over the No. 2 catapult in preparation for launch. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the Indian Ocean in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

 Aug 8, 2006  - Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USN Safety Officers watch as a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) misses the wires and launches back off the flight deck, during recovery operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the South China Sea, in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)

 Aug 15, 2006  - A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the flight deck of USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

 Aug 15, 2006  - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is currently under way in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe/Released)

 Aug 16, 2006  - A US Navy (USN) plane handler (yellow shirt) marshalls a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) to a catapult for during flight deck operations onboard USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The KITTY HAWK is currently operating in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

 Nov 13, 2006  - U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) maneuver an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 27, from the recovery area on the flight deck during the ANNUALEX exercise in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge) (Released)

 Dec 2006  - VFA-27 CAG Super Hornet on final. (Image Source - Unknown)

 Dec 4, 2006  - A VFA-27 Super Hornet is pushed back into a parking spot by the flight deck crew. (Image Source - US Navy)

 2007  - VFA-27 CAG F/A-18E Super Hornet on patrol. (Image Source - US Navy)

 2007  - Royal Mace F/A-18 E Super Hornet in flight. (Image Source - Unknown)

 2007  - VFA-27 CAG on the flight line at NAF Atsugi in preparation for launch. (Image Source - US Navy)

 2007  - Royal Mace F/A-18E CAG flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - US Navy)

 2007  - Royal Mace F/A-18E CAG flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - US Navy)

 2007  - Royal Mace F/A-18E CAG flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - US Navy)

 2007  - Beautifil shot of the VFA-27 Super Hornet CAG over the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. (Image Source - US Navy)

 Jan 17, 2007  - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

 Jan 17, 2007  - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

 Jan 17, 2007  - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

 Jan 17, 2007  - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

 Mar 22, 2007  - VFA-27 F/A-18E CAG on display at the Australian International Airshow 2007. (Image Source - Darren Mottram)

 Mar 22, 2007  - Awesome nose on shot of the VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet CAG from the Australian International Airshow 2007. (Alexander Watts)

 Mar 22, 2007  - Nice shot of the VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet CAG from the Australian International Airshow 2007. (Image Source - Unknown)

 Apr 12, 2007  - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 performs aerial maneuvers during a photo exercise in front of Mount Fuji. VFA-27 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED)

 Apr 12, 2007  - U.S. Navy aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Five perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji, Japan. The air wing consists of the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA 102), the Dambussters of VFA 195, the Royal Maces of VFA 27, the Golden Dragons of VFA 192, the Liberty Bells of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, the Gauntlets from Electronic Warfare Squadron 136. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge/Released).

 Apr 26, 2007  -  A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, right, from Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty Seven, and an Air Force F-22 Raptor conduct joint training over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 26, 2007. The training focuses on the next generation fighter capabilities of the two services. DoD photo by Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hurst, U.S. Navy. (Released)

 Apr 26, 2007  -  A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, right, from Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty Seven, and an Air Force F-22 Raptor conduct joint training over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 26, 2007. The training focuses on the next generation fighter capabilities of the t wo services. DoD photo by Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hurst, U.S. Navy. (Released)

 May 2007  - VFA-27 F/A-18E CAG taking off from NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Unknown)

 May 19, 2007  - Great set of pipes! (Image Source - Peter Hall)

 May 23, 2007  - Pacific Ocean - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is the Navy's only overseas-based aircraft carrier and operates from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (RELEASED)

 Jun 21, 2007  - A U.S. Navy Sailor from the air department runs after showing a weight board to the pilot of a Strike Fighter Squadron 27 F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck, while under way in the Coral Sea. The USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2007, which is a biennial exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau) (Released)

 Jun 23, 2007  - VFA-27 Super Hornet configured as a tanker traps aboard USS Kitty Hawk. (Image Source - US Navy)

 Aug 4, 2007  - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Dan Dwyer lands on USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck in a Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft after an aerial change of command ceremony while at sea. During the ceremony, Dwyer was relieved as the Royal Maces commanding officer by Cmdr. Greg Huffman. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King) (Released)

 Aug 4, 2007  - U.S. Navy Cmdr. Daniel Dwyer, the departing commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven, launches in an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft from the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) for an aerial change of command Aug. 4, 2007. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan) (Released)

 Aug 4, 2007  - ACIFIC OCEAN - Cmdr. Greg Huffman completes his pre-flight checks in an F/A-18E Super Hornet before an aerial change of command for the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 on USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Huffman relieved Cmdr. Dan Dwyer as the squadron's 32nd commanding officer. The Royal Maces are one of seven Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 squadrons operating from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, and embarked on Kitty Hawk. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau (RELEASED)

 Aug 4, 2007  - PACIFIC OCEAN - Decoy flares fall beneath an F/A-18 Hornet from the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 during an aerial change of command over USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). During the ceremony, Cmdr. Dan Dwyer was relieved by Cmdr. Greg Huffman. VFA-27 is one of seven squadrons assigned to the Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan-based Carrier Air Wing Five. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (RELEASED)

 Sep 17, 2007  - A Strike Fighter Squadron 27 F/A-18E Super Hornet refuels another Super Hornet over USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck during a practice air show Sept. 17. The practice air show was done in preparation for Kitty Hawk's upcoming friends and family day cruise. (Image Source - US Navy)

 Sep 23, 2007  - PACIFIC OCEAN - Two F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Royal Maces" Strike Fighter Squadron 27, perform refueling maneuvers while passing USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as part of an air power demonstration. Kitty Hawk brought more than 2,200 guests aboard for a daylong Friends and Family Day cruise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)

 Sep 23, 2007  - Water vapor flows over the wings of two F/A-18E Super Hornets, assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron 27, as they perform a flyby during an air power demonstration for friends and family of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk brought more than 2,200 guests aboard for a daylong Friends and Family Day cruise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED).

 Oct 16, 2007  - An FA-18/F Super Hornet aircraft from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven prepares to launch from the runway on Iwo To, Japan, Oct. 16, 2007, during field carrier landing practice. The practice is used to simulate landing jets on aircraft carriers at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gabriel S. Weber) (Released)

 2008  - Very nice shots of VFA-27 CAG Mace 200 sitting on the flight line. (Image Source - Kevin Whitehead)

 2008  - Very nice shots of VFA-27 CAG Mace 200 sitting on the flight line. (Image Source - Kevin Whitehead)

 Mar 22, 2008  - PACIFIC OCEAN - An aircraft "shooter" launches an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is conducting routine carrier operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (Released)

 Apr 1, 2008  - PACIFIC OCEAN - Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5) move into formation during a group photo with USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) April 1. Kitty Hawk and CVW-5 are currently underway conducting routine training. The carrier recently completed sea trials following a regularly scheduled maintenance period in port Yokosuka, Japan. Kitty Hawk operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. The air wing operates from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. U.S. Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe

 Apr 15, 2008  - Beautiful shot of the CAG Mace approaching NAS Atsugi. Note the repeat "E" & "S" markings. (Image Source - Takafumi Hiroe - http://www.gonavy.jp/)