Fall Cruise Aboard the USS George Washington
on Friday December 28, 2007 02:18PM
Recently, Fishing Bay Yacht Club Members, Gil, Kay and Ashley Miles were aboard the super carrier USS George Washington as guests of her captain and Kyle Reynolds.
Boarding at 0430 on a beautiful Virginia morning, the 1200 foot carrier slipped from her birth and traveled 60 nm to sea where the guests were treated to an awesome show of American Naval firepower. The air show that followed was up close-up and personally very inspiring.
The F-18 Super Hornets were breath taking in their maneuvers. Every form of roll, turn, vertical stall, and inverted flight at super sonic speed was eye-popping. The heroic Iraqi-Veteran Naval Aviators demonstrated numerous touch-and-goes on the flight deck within tossing distance. At several points the Hornets screamed over, just above the deck, breaking the sound barrier. Absolutely unbelievable!
The USS George Washington was open for inspection. From the engine room to the captains chair on the bridge, the day was glorious in every respect. She is a wondrous machine, meticulously maintained and ready for action. We are so proud of our Navy, its men and women, and Kyle for taking us aboard his ship.