Anti Submarine Warfare Collection

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 of the Royal Air Force taken on its base at RAF Kinloss, Scotland

An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the ice, it is shown with two submarines
An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the North Pole, it is shown with two RN submarines just breaking through the ice

Periscope of USS Dallas and HMS Illustrious
The periscope of the American submarine USS Dallas cuts through the surface as HMS Illustrious sails past in the morning haze

A Royal Navy EH 101 Merlin Helicopter at the Farnborough Air Show. 7th September 1998

A P-8A Poseidon in flight
Atlantic Ocean, February 3, 2012 - A P-8A Poseidon conducts flyovers above the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group during exercise Bold Alligator 2012

A Spanish Navy SH-3D helicopter
A Spanish Navy SH-3D during TLP at Albacete Air Base, Spain

A Russian Navy KA-27 Helix helicopter lands aboard USS Nimitz
Pacific Ocean, July 27, 2012 - A Russian Navy KA-27 Helix helicopter lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise

Guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill
Arabian Sea, March 14, 2012 - Sailors aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) retrieve an MK 46 Mod 5A torpedo during a recoverable exercise torpedo firing exercise

A Ukrainian Navy KA-27 Helix helicopter on the flight deck of USS Taylor
July 20, 2010 - A Ukrainian Navy KA-27 Helix helicopter from Saki Naval Air Base, conducts deck landing qualifications with guided missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) during exercise Sea Breeze 2010

An Italian Navy Av-8B Harrier II prepares for landing
March 17, 2010 - An Italian Navy Av-8B Harrier II approaches the flight deck of Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi

An SH-60F Seahawk embarked aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt
An SH-60F Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11 (HS-11), embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

An ATR 72-600 Maritime Patrol aircraft
An ATR 72-600 MP (Maritime Patrol) aircraft of the Italian Air Force flying over Italy

Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami
North Arabian Sea, November 11, 2007 - The Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755) surfaces in the North Arabian Sea during an anti-submarine warfare (ASW)

S-2E Tracker aircraft during an anti-submarine warfare training exercise, 1970
February 1970 - S-2E Tracker aircraft of Anti-Submarine Squadron 33 (VS-33) flies over the snorkel of a friendly submerged submarine during a training exercise

A UH-2 Seasprite helicopter lands aboard USS Coontz, 1969
July 1969 - The Landing Signal Officer aboard USS Coontz (DLG-9), signals to the pilot of a Kaman UH-2 Seasprite helicopter, as crewmen tie it to the ships landing deck

USS Bass (SSK-2) off Point Loma, San Diego, California, 1957
August 8, 1957 - USS Bass (SSK-2) off Point Loma, San Diego, California. Note the large sonar installation on the bow of this ASW submarine

Two A-4C Skyhawk aircraft fly past anti-submarine aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge, 1964
August 12, 1964 - Two Douglas A-4C Skyhawk aircraft fly past anti-submarine aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge (CVS-33) in the Western Pacific

Task Force 77 operating in the South China Sea, March 1965. It had recently launched strikes against North Vietnam. Carriers present are (clockwise from bottom): USS Ranger (CVA-61)

View of the island of anti-submarine warfare support carrier USS Shangri-La, 1969
November 1969 - A view of the red flood lamps and other equipment on the island of the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La (CVS-38)

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"Guardians of the Deep: Unleashing the Power of Anti-Submarine Warfare" The USS Randolph, a formidable aircraft carrier, sails through treacherous waters with two S2F airplanes poised on its catapults, ready to engage in anti-submarine warfare. A Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 from the Royal Air Force soars above icy terrains, showcasing its prowess in detecting and neutralizing lurking submarines beneath. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, an RAF Nimrod MR2 patrols the skies over frozen landscapes, accompanied by two submerged submarines - a testament to their unwavering vigilance against underwater threats. Peering through the periscope of both USS Dallas and HMS Illustrious, skilled naval personnel keep a watchful eye on potential adversaries beneath the waves during intense anti-submarine operations. Gracefully gliding through the air, a P-8A Poseidon demonstrates its versatility as it executes crucial missions aimed at safeguarding maritime security from hidden submarine dangers. At Farnborough Air Show, a Royal Navy EH 101 Merlin Helicopter stands tall as an embodiment of advanced anti-submarine capabilities that ensure our oceans remain safe and secure. With precision and agility unmatched, a Spanish Navy SH-3D helicopter takes flight to join forces in protecting vital sea lanes against any lurking undersea threats that may arise unexpectedly. Touching down aboard USS Nimitz is a Russian Navy KA-27 Helix helicopter - proof that international cooperation is essential when combating common enemies below the surface. Once again taking center stage is another Spanish Navy SH-3D helicopter; this time serving as an indomitable force in anti-submarine warfare operations alongside allied navies worldwide. Standing strong amidst turbulent seas is guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill - an imposing presence dedicated to deterring hostile submarines while ensuring the safety of maritime trade routes.