Training Squadron Seven

A NAVAL AVIATOR'S CREED

I am a United States Naval Aviator.

My countrymen built the best airplane in the world and entrusted it to me. They trained me to fly it. I will use it to the absolute limit of my power.

With my fellow pilots, aircrews, and deck crews, my plane and I will do anything necessary to carry out our tremendous responsibilities. I will always remember we are part of an unbeatable combat team the United States Navy.

When the going is fast and rough, I will not falter. I will be uncompromising in every blow I strike. I will be humble in victory.

I am a United States Navy flyer. I have dedicated myself to my country, with its many millions of all races, colors, and creeds. They and their way of life are worthy of my greatest protective effort.

I ask the help of God in making that effort great enough.

Naval Aviator Designation Ceremony

"WINGING"
The Naval Aviator Designation and Winging Ceremony is not prescribed specifically by United States Navy Regulations but it is an honored product of the rich heritage of naval tradition. It marks the culmination of nearly two years of specialized training which prepares Navy and Marine Corps officers for the rigorous demands of aerial combat and carrier operations; earning them the title of "Naval Aviator" and the right to wear the coveted "Wings of Gold."


Pre-Skyhawk Class:
Naval Aviator Class Meeting December 21, 1962


Douglas A-4 Skyhawk:
Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 3, 1983

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 7, 1988

Naval Aviator Class Graduating August 4, 1989

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 15, 1989

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 6, 1989

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 17, 1989

Naval Aviator Class Graduating January 5, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 23, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating March 30, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating April 27, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 1, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 13, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 27, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating August 24, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 5, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 16, 1990

Naval Aviator Class Graduating December 22, 1990

Spanish Navy Students at VT-7 January 1, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating January 18, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating March 22, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating May 10, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 14, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating August 9, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 6, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 27, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 18, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 22, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating December 20, 1991

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 7, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating March 27, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating May 9, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 11, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 5, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 17, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 14, 1997

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 13, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating April 17, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 5, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 31, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 2, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 5, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating December 22, 1998

Naval Aviator Class Graduating January 29, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 19, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating April 23, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 18, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 9, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 30, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating August 20, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 10, 1999

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 8, 1999
The last Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Class.


Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 8, 1999 The first VT-7 T-45C Goshawk Winging.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 19, 1999.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating December 17, 1999.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating January 14, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 11, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 25, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating April 28, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating May 19, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 9, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 30, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 21, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating August 25, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 22, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 6, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating November 17, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating December 15, 2000.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating January 12, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating February 23, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating March 16, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating April 13, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating May 4, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating May 25, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating June 22, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating July 13, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating August 10, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating September 14, 2001.

Naval Aviator Class Graduating October 5, 2001.



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