An F/A-18C Hornet, from the "Dambusters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, launches from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during night flight operations. Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 are participating in ANNUALEX19G, the maritime component of the U.S.-Japan exercise Keen Sword 08. The exercise is designed to increase interoperability between the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Forces and increase their ability to effectively and mutually respond to a regional crisis situation.
| Date Taken: | 11.13.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 07.16.2008 16:01 |
| Photo ID: | 103443 |
| VIRIN: | 071113-N-3136P-027 |
| Resolution: | 3008x2000 |
| Size: | 623.55 KB |
| Location: | PHILIPPINE SEA |
| Web Views: | 81 |
| Downloads: | 11 |
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