Naval Aviators put the cap on 3 years of basic and tactical training. They only need to complete their carrier qualifications to deploy to a combat squadron. Family Day is a rare opportunity for us to see them get some final practice before putting a Super Hornet onto a boat.
Ground shots were filmed with a Sony RX-10 Mark II, aerials were shot on a GoPro courtesy of the Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO)
Graded with Filmconvert. Poster frame was taken with a Sony a6300 and a Sony 70-200mm F4 G.