Military aviation publications

Since the early nineties Gert (Gerrit) Kromhout is active as writer and photographer with military aviation as specialty. Throughout the years he has published his work in many publications worldwide. Some of his reports and background articles as well as many of his photos are published on this website. Enjoy your visit!

2 November 2016

"Bliksems op Zee"

Publication: Onze Luchtmacht (Dutch Air Force Magazine) (5/2016)

VFA-101 'Grim Reapers' was in augustus 2016 voor het eerst sinds het de laatste klas F-14 Tomcat-vliegers qualificeerden in 2005 weer aan boord van een vliegdekschip. Ditmaal namen ze de F-35C Lightning II mee. Tegelijkertijd was VX-23 'Salty Dogs' aan boord voor de laatste van drie test fases genaamd Development Test 3. De carrier was de USS George Washington (CVN-73).

2 November 2016

"Grim Reapers Back on Deck"

Publication: Combat Aircraft Monthly (November 2016)

VFA-101 'Grim Reapers' went back to the ship for the first time since they carrier qualified the last class of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in March 2005, This time with the Lockheed Martin F-35C 'Lightning II'.

2 November 2016

"Dogs and Reapers share the deck"

Publication: Air International (October 2016)

VFA-101 'Gream Reapers' went to the boat for carrier qualifications for the first time while VX-23 'Salty Dogs' conducted the development test phase 3. A report from the USS George Washington (CVN-73).

1 November 2016