Watch A Stunning Video Of Jets Being Launched From A U.S. Aircraft Carrier

Business Insider/The Aviationist: Stunning GoPro Footage Brings You Aboard An Aircraft Carrier During Fighter Launches

WNU Editor: When we see airplanes on carriers .... it is usually from the pilot's perspective. This one is different .... it is from the perspective of the crew that prepares the jet for its launch.

From YouTube: The Catapult Topside Petty Officer's job is to ensure the safety of all personnel on the flight deck during launching operations, and to ensure the proper hook-up of the aircraft to the catapult. The video starts with about one minute until launch, with the first launch taking place at around 1:14. The aircraft you'll see are F/A-18A/B Hornets, F/A-18C/D Super Hornets (Rhinos) and the EA-6B Prowler.