F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from USS Carl Vinson [Image 21 of 21]

PERSIAN GULF, AT SEA

02.25.2012

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class George Bell 

U.S. Navy           

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the bow catapults on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell)

• Date Taken: 02.25.2012
• Date Posted: 02.28.2012 03:26
• Photo ID: 532109
• VIRIN: 120225-N-ZI635-268
• Resolution: 2800x1826
• Size: 925.56 KB
• Location: PERSIAN GULF, AT SEA