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A crowd of well-wishers stands along the edge of the flight line to welcome the F-14A Tomcat aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed in the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively, for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft and an A-6E Intruder aircraft fly out in front of a group of 18 Tomcat aircraft as the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) return to Oceana after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. CVW-3 and CVW-17 were based aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively

The wife and children of a naval aviator wait on the flight line for his return. The F-14A Tomcat aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) are returning to Oceana following their participation in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed in the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively

Five F-14A Tomcat aircraft fly toward the crowd gathered for the arrival of the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) are returning to their home fields after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively, for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two naval aviators are reunited with their families. The F-14A Tomcat aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) are returning to Oceana following their participation in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed in the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively

Eighteen F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) fly in formation as they arrive over the air station. The squadrons of CVW-3 and CVW-17 are returning to their home stations after being deployed to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively, for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Adm. Leon A. Edney, left, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Command, waits with others for the return of the F-14A Tomcat aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed in the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN R. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively, for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

F-14A Tomcat aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17 fly in formation toward the crowd upon their arrival over the air station. The fighter and medium attack squadrons of CVW-17 are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An air-to-air right side view of a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft and a Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft on patrol during exercise Deterrent Force 2/90, a part of Operation Desert Shield. Both planes are attached to Carrier Air Wing Three, embarked on the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

An air-to-air right side view of a Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft and a Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft on patrol during Exercise Deterrent Force 2/90, a part of Operation Desert Shield. Both planes are attached to Carrier Air Wing Three, embarked on the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

The aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60), background, sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). After 45 days on station in the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert Shield, the KENNEDY and its battle group are being relieved by the SARATOGA and its battle group. On the flight deck of the KENNEDY are F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32), left, and Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14)

F/A-18 Hornet and A-6E Intruder aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) conduct an in-flight refueling with a pair of U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft while en route to their target during Operation Desert Storm. A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, also from CVW-1, is in the foreground. CVW-1 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).

Four F-14A Tomcat aircraft fly in formation as they arrive over the air station. The squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) are returning to their home stations after being deployed to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively, for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A crowd of well-wishers stands along the edge of the flight line to welcome the F-14A Tomcat aircraft and A-6E Intruder aircraft squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed in the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively, for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD

Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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27/03/1991

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The U.S. National Archives

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