Dec 17, 2009  - Outstanding picture of the VFA-27 201 Hornet on approach to NAF Atsugi for R/W01. (Image Source - Photo By Ken H / @chippyho)

 2010  - Cover picture for the 1/72 Scale F/A-18E/F Super Hornet "U.S.S. George Washington Low Visibility" Combo model kit.

 May 28, 2010  - USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, at sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch from the flight deck . George Washington is underway from its permanently forward-deployed port of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for combat operations efficiency evaluation in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam Thomas)

 Jun 15, 2010  - EAST CHINA SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway supporting security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki/Released)

 Jun 19, 2010  - USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, at sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 catches the arresting cable while landing on the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is currently underway supporting security and stability in the Western Pacific Ocean. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Justin E. Yarborough)

 Aug 30, 2010  - PACIFIC OCEAN - An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, is underway helping to ensure security and stability in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

 Sep 18, 2010  - Fantastic shot of the CAG Royal Mace Hornet..MIYF!

Image Source - with permission from Fro's personal collection.

 Oct 1, 2010  - Awesome picture of two Royal Mace Hornets in formation with hooks down.

Image Source - with permission from Fro's personal collection.

 Oct 15, 2010  - PACIFIC OCEAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 makes a high speed pass during flight operations above USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington, the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier is currently underway helping to ensure security and stability in the Western Pacific Ocean (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki)

 Oct 26, 2010  - PACIFIC OCEAN - An F/A-18E Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 is launched from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). This marks the final squadron fly-off from George Washington before the Dambusters transition to a super hornet airframe. George Washington is on its 2010 Fall patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marcus D. Mince/Released)

 Oct 29, 2010  - PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2010) An F/A 18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 takes off from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) transits alongside. George Washington is on its 2010 fall patrol in the western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devon Dow/Released)

 Nov 9, 2010  - Outstanding picture of the VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet CAG Hornet on approach to NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Photo By Ken H / @chippyho)

 Nov 29, 2010  - U.S. Sailors move an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 to a catapult on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), at sea west of the Korean Peninsula during a training exercise with the South Korean navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David A. Cox/Released)

 Dec 12, 2010  - PACIFIC OCEAN - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 is the final fixed-wing aircraft to depart the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship nears the end of its 2010 patrol, marking the end of the 2010 deployment schedule for George Washington. Since pulling out of port on May 18, 2010, George Washington has traveled 51,700 nautical miles and safely launched and recovered 8,351 aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marcus D. Mince/Released)

 Jun 9, 2011  - VFA-27 F/A-18E CAG Mace flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - VFA 27)

 Jul 16, 2011  - Thumbs Up. A United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from VFA-27 prepares to take off from the USS George Washington as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. (Image Source - Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence)

 Jul 19, 2011  - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of Talisman Sabre 2011 in the Indian Ocean July 19, 2011. Talisman Sabre is a combined biennial exercise between the U.S. and Australian militaries designed to enhance both nations ability to respond to regional contingencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin E. Yarborough/Released)

 Jul 19, 2011  - INDIAN OCEAN - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 for launch. George Washington is participating in Talisman Sabre 2011, a bilateral exercise intended to train Australian and U.S. Forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2rd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

 Aug 27, 2011  - TOKYO BAY - Friends and family members of Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) observe the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 as part of a friends and family day cruise. The cruise allowed Sailors' families and friends to get a first-hand look at what life for their Sailor is like at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Juan Pinalez/Released)

 Oct 29, 2011  - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Annual Exercise (Annualex) 2011 in the Pacific Ocean Oct. 29, 2011. Annualex is a bilateral field-training exercise that is designed to allow the U. S. and Japan to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, to a regional crisis or a contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released))

 Oct 29, 2011  - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 2011 in the Pacific Ocean Oct. 29, 2011. ANNUALEX is a combined exercise involving U.S. and Japanese naval forces that is designed to improve bilateral interoperability, defend Japan against maritime threats and to improve capability for surface warfare, air defense and undersea warfare. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)

 Dec 27, 2011  - A VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet over the field at NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Unknown)

 2012  - Nice shot of VFA-27 CAG F/A-18E Super Hornet taxiing at NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Unknown)

 Jan 3, 2012  - VFA-27 Royal Mace over the mountains in Japan. (Image Source - VFA 27)

 Jan 9, 2012  - Nice shot of VFA-27 NF-201 in squadron colors over NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Hook)

 Jan 9, 2012  - Nice shot of VFA-27 NF-200 & NF-201 in squadron colors over NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Hook)

 Feb 22, 2012  - Two VFA-27 Super Hornets sortie over the Pacific Ocean. (Image Source - VFA 27)

 Jun 17, 2012  - An overcast day in the Western pacific. Mace 201 & Mace 200 in formation above the clouds. The red sharks teeth on the nose of the CAG bird have been removed. (Image Source - VFA-27)

 Jul 13, 2012  - July 3, 2012: Departing Commanding Officer of the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron ( VFA) 27, CDR Steven M. Barr releases flares from his F/A-18E Super Hornet as he ceremoniously departs the pattern after passing command to CDR Braden O. Briller. The pair conducted an aerial change of command overhead the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marissa Beasley)

 Jul 24, 2012  - HILIPPINE SEA - Members of the Japanese media watch on as an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 conducts an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). Media representatives toured the ship's navigation bridge, flight deck control and the hangar bay, and later interviewed Capt. David A. Lausman, George Washington's commanding officer during their visit. George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

 Aug 31, 2012  - PACIFIC OCEAN - A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the 'Royal Maces' of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 approaches the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

 Aug 31, 2012  - PACIFIC OCEAN - A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 conducts an arresting gear landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel)

 Sep 17, 2012  - PACIFIC OCEAN - Sailors prepare a F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 for flight operations on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/RELEASED)

 Oct 12, 2012  - ANDAMAN SEA - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during routine flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)

 Oct 15, 2012  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Two F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation with two Royal Malaysian air force Sukhoi Su-30s over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly/Released)

 Oct 15, 2012  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Two F/A-18Es from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation with two Sukhoi Su-30s from the Royal Malaysian air force above the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

 Oct 15, 2012  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Two F/A-18Es from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation with two Sukhoi Su-30s from the Royal Malaysian air force over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Justin Halligan/Released)

 Oct 15, 2012  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) observe two F/A-18Es from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly in formation with two Sukhoi Su-30s from the Royal Malaysian air force. George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. The U.S. Navy has a 237-year heritage of defending freedom and projecting and protecting U.S. interests around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Pittman/Released)

 Oct 15, 2012  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during routine flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/RELEASED)

 Oct 27, 2012  - SOUTH CHINA SEA - A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 conducts an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during routine flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel)

 Nov 11, 2012  - VFA-27 GAG Super Hornet on the flight deck abaord USS George Washington CVN-73. (Image Source - VFA 27)

 Nov 14, 2012  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during routine flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Pittman/RELEASED)

 Nov 15, 2012  - PHILIPPINE SEA - A F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during routine, flight operations. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian H. Abel/Released)

 Dec 20, 2012  - VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet over the city of Niihama, Japan. (Image Source - VFA 27)

 Feb 2013  - NAS Fallon, Nevada, USA (Feb, 2013) Cool shot of the brand new F/A-18E Super Hornet GAG Mace 200 at full power on take off roll. (Photo courtesy of VFA-27)

 Feb 14, 2013  - U.S. Pacific Fleet PACIFIC OCEAN - Five F/A-18E Super Hornets from the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 fly together in formation over the Pacific. All twelve of VFA-27's aircraft are crossing the Pacific from their forward-deployed base, Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, to Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. There, VFA-27 will transition to newer versions of the Super Hornets and ultimately return to Atsugi with the most up-to-date technologies and capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Yaroslav Tsarenko)

 Mar 11, 2013  - CONUS - Royal Mace 204 superimposed on Lake Tahoe soon after departing Fallon Naval Air Station on our way to Hawaii. .(Image Source US Navy/ Cdr. Spencer Abbot)

 Mar 20, 2013  - NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (March 20, 2013) Beatufil shot of the new 'Mace 200' - VFA-27 New CAG Bird(F/A-18E Block2) Atsugi route 2 depature. (Image Source - Photo By Ken H / @chippyho)

 Apr 27, 2013  - NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 27, 2013) Close-up of the new CAG Mace. (Source - Keisuke Kariya)

 May 2, 2013  - NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan - A plane captain signals Lt. Cmdr. Justin Halligan, assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, after completion of pre-flight checks. VFA-27 is forward-deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, as a part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II/Released)