When i was stationed on the USS Enterprise and USS Abraham Lincoln I would always go up and watch the flight deck activities during my off time.
Here is a good video of a jet landing on a carrier.
http://www.break.com/index/aircraft_...lots_view.html
My uncle was a jet engine mechanic on the Enterprise in 73-74. I'd give my left nut to land on a carrier.
My Dad flew the P-3 during the early 70's for the USN out of moffet.