Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft [Image 2 of 2]

USNORTHCOM, AT SEA

03.03.2008

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Clifford Davis 

U.S. Navy           

A NATO E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft flies over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. George Washington is participating in Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem before a permanent homeport change in Yokosuka, Japan. The AWACS is used to provide airborne battle management, surveillance, and weapons control. This is the first time that an AWACS has done a low-approach fly-by over a U.S. naval vessel.

• Date Taken: 03.03.2008
• Date Posted: 07.01.2008 00:28
• Photo ID: 98850
• VIRIN: 080303-N-9565D-044
• Resolution: 1500x2100
• Size: 1.71 MB
• Location: USNORTHCOM, AT SEA