United States Navy, Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Crew

In today’s modern American Navy the aircraft carrier is the dominant element of United States sea-power. The most flexible of warships the carrier can operate an infinite variety of weapon systems through her unique ability to quickly launch and recover a complete inventory of combat and surveillance aircraft.

 

Since the early days of World War II, the supremacy of carrier operations has been assured by the legendary efforts and professional teamwork demonstrated by aircraft carrier flight deck crews.

These heroic sailors are vital contributors to the magnificent epic that is Naval aviation.

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Flight Deck Crews Colour Code

White :

Safety Crew
Signal Officer
Plane Inspector

Red :

EOD
Crash Crew
Salvage Crew
Ordnance

Blue :

Tie-Down Crew
Elevator Operators
Tractor Operators

Purple :

Fuel Crew

  

Green -   Catapult / Arresting Crew

  

Yellow -   Flight Deck Officer  Plane Director  Aircraft Director  Arresting Gear Director

  

Brown -   Enlisted Plane Captain  Inspector & Service Crew