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    F/A-18C Hornet [Image 4 of 8]

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-32 (modex 105) is captured during a catapult launch or arrested landing on an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft is in motion, evidenced by the strong motion blur in the background showing other parked aircraft and deck equipment. The image was taken with a panning technique, keeping the jet in relative focus while blurring the surroundings to convey speed.

    GULF OF OMAN, AT SEA

    02.21.2014

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Karl Anderson 

    U.S. Navy           

    An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Swordsmen” of Strike Fighter Squadron 32 lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karl Anderson/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.21.2014
    Date Posted: 02.24.2014 23:08
    Photo ID: 1173444
    VIRIN: 140221-N-ZG705-178
    Resolution: 3907x2600
    Size: 844.26 KB
    Location: GULF OF OMAN, AT SEA
    Web Views: 89
    Downloads: 15

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    A U.S. Navy carrier-based jet fighter, marked with the number '307' on both wings, is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, aligned with a catapult launch track. Multiple flight deck crew members in colored jerseys are visible around the aircraft, indicating pre-launch or positioning operations. The image is taken from an elevated angle, providing a clear top-down perspective of the scene.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet (modex 115) is captured mid-launch from an aircraft carrier deck with afterburners fully engaged. Multiple additional F/A-18 variants are parked on the flight deck in various states of readiness, with folded wings indicating deck storage configuration. At least one flight deck crew member in a green jersey is visible near the parked aircraft.
    An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA-312 (the 'Checkerboards') is launching from an aircraft carrier flight deck, with afterburners visibly ignited. The aircraft bears modex number 200 and tail code 'AC', with distinctive black-and-white checkered tail markings and the inscription 'FIGHT'S ON' on the port tail fin. Steam and exhaust are visible beneath the aircraft during the catapult launch sequence.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-32 (modex 105) is captured during a catapult launch or arrested landing on an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft is in motion, evidenced by the strong motion blur in the background showing other parked aircraft and deck equipment. The image was taken with a panning technique, keeping the jet in relative focus while blurring the surroundings to convey speed.
    The image shows ordnance handling crew members (identified by red jerseys) working on a carrier flight deck, loading or positioning air-to-air missiles onto a naval aircraft. Multiple personnel are gathered around a weapons loading cart/trolley positioned beneath the wing of what appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet (tail number 411, with 'AC' carrier air wing markings). The scene depicts standard carrier deck weapons loading operations.
    An aircraft carrier flight deck is shown during active flight operations, with a jet aircraft in the process of launching via catapult from the bow. Multiple F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet aircraft are staged and parked on the port side of the deck. Numerous flight deck crew members in color-coded jerseys are visible performing various operational roles.
    An aerial/overhead view of a worker in a purple jacket and hard hat handling large industrial hoses with brass fittings on what appears to be a ship's deck or industrial surface. The worker is actively managing or repositioning multiple heavy-duty dark gray hoses, likely during a fueling or fluid transfer operation. The photograph is taken from directly above, providing a bird's-eye perspective of the scene.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter (bureau number 701 visible) is hovering or landing on the flight deck of a large aircraft carrier. The flight deck is populated with multiple fixed-wing aircraft, likely F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, and numerous deck crew members in colored jerseys. The carrier's island superstructure is visible in the background under clear blue skies.

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