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Taken from the Winter 2007 Hook's Author's Collection. By Wing Commander Bob Crane, RAF(Ret).


- Nov 23, 2022
Watch 100 Years of U.S. Carriers Now!
This project was produced for you, the member, and those who share the same passion and enthusiasm for carrier aviation. We invite you to...


- Nov 14, 2022
Waving the Whale
In the A-3 Skywarrior RAG our LSO instructor was Max Otto. During FCLPs we practiced both MOVLAS [Manually Operated Visual Landing Aid...


- Sep 21, 2022
Hook'22 Keynotes Now Available
The dust has settled, and now Hook'22 Keynotes are now available directly through the Tailhook Ready Room Forum! Watch the Aviation Flag...


- Aug 14, 2022
1982 TOPGUN, NAS Miramar
With the release of “TOP GUN Maverick,” there is renewed attention on the famed Navy Fighter Weapons School. In 1982, The Hook featured...


- Aug 7, 2022
VADM Ramsey Remembered
VADM Ramsey Remembered


- Apr 7, 2022
Watch Episode 2 | Stories from the very 1st TOPGUN Commanding Officer
RADM Roger Box Graduated U. S. Naval Academy in June 1956. He graduated flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in February...


- Mar 24, 2022
Watch Episode 1 | Carrier Aviation Tales from Tailhook
Watch "Slammer" take us through some good old-fashioned Naval Aviation humor from Hook'21...


- Mar 1, 2022
HOOK'22 Registration is now open
Hook'22 Registration is open! Join us in Reno by clicking the registration buttons below! Hook'22 Shirts are now available at the Ship's...


- Jan 26, 2022
Legends of Naval Aviation
The Tailhook Association and Speed & Angels Productions present Legends of Carrier Aviation. These great men share their unique experiences


- Jan 19, 2022
HOOK'22 Room Reservations Are Now Available
Welcome to Hook'22, September 8-10. Nugget Casion, Reno NV. Celebrating the centenary of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers.


- Jan 11, 2022
Monthly spotlight from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)
Updates from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) exclusive to Tailhook


- Jul 22, 2021
The Stuff of Legend
The Hook honored the passing of two legendary LSOs, CDR John “Bug” Roach and CAPT Robin Lindsey. Decades separated their time on the platfo


- Jun 29, 2021
Monthly Spotlight from CVN 70
A Tailhook Association exclusive update from CVN 70.


- May 27, 2021
Blue Angels 75th Anniversary
This year the Blue Angels celebrate their 75th anniversary. Just months before the famous demonstration squadron's establishment in April...

- Apr 9, 2021
Back into the fight: USS Abraham Lincoln completes PIA
SAN DIEGO The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) successfully completed the largest planned incremental availability (PIA) on...


- Mar 18, 2021
Tribute to a Naval Aviator
The sharing of ready rooms and the inherent dangers of Naval Aviation, particularly in combat, forges enduring bonds. In this article...

- Mar 11, 2021
Youthly Puresome Arriving
The editors of The Hook are always on the lookout for a great story, but 30 years ago an appeal for tales about the A-4 Skyhawk resulted...
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