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    USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Flight Operations [Image 7 of 14]

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    A carrier-based jet fighter, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is captured mid-launch from the deck of an aircraft carrier. The aircraft's landing gear is still extended and the image shows significant motion blur, indicating high speed at the moment of catapult launch. The setting appears to be at sea during overcast but partially clear conditions.

    PHILIPPINE SEA

    07.02.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer 

    USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)   

    200702-N-ML137-1108 PHILIPPINE SEA (July 2, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), maintaining Ronald Reagan’s tactical presence on the seas. Ronald Reagan is the flagship of the Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG). The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Ronald Reagan CSGs are conducting dual-carrier operations in the Philippine Sea as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Jetzer)

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    Date Taken: 07.02.2020
    Date Posted: 07.02.2020 16:18
    Photo ID: 6264493
    VIRIN: 200702-N-ML137-1108
    Resolution: 2100x1402
    Size: 817.97 KB
    Location: PHILIPPINE SEA
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    A nighttime scene on the flight deck of a large aircraft carrier at sea, illuminated by artificial lighting that casts a teal/green hue across the deck. Two fighter jets, appearing to be F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, are positioned on the deck with deck crew visible around them. The horizon shows open ocean under a deep blue twilight sky with scattered clouds.
    A long-exposure night photograph taken on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, capturing a jet aircraft launch via catapult. The light trails from the aircraft's afterburners streak across the deck toward the bow, while deck crew personnel are visible at their stations. The image shows a twilight sky with scattered clouds over open ocean.
    A nighttime long-exposure photograph taken from an elevated position on what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck. Multiple naval aircraft are visible on the deck, with light trails from personnel carrying wands or flashlights captured by the long exposure. The scene shows active flight deck operations under dark skies with distant clouds on the horizon.
    A military tiltrotor aircraft, identifiable as a V-22 Osprey or similar variant, is captured in motion blur on the flight deck of a naval aircraft carrier at dusk or dawn. A flight deck crew member in a yellow jersey and cranial helmet stands in the foreground observing the aircraft. The dramatic low-light conditions and motion blur create a dynamic composition with a colorful sky backdrop over open ocean.
    A naval aircraft carrier flight deck scene showing ground crew personnel moving a fighter jet using a tow tractor. The primary aircraft, numbered 312, appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet being repositioned during twilight operations. Multiple crew members in color-coded jerseys are visible performing their respective roles on the deck.
    A naval flight deck crew member in a green jersey observes a carrier-based jet aircraft launching from an aircraft carrier flight deck. A second aircraft marked '300' is parked on the deck to the left. The scene appears to be at dusk or dawn over open ocean.
    A carrier-based jet fighter, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is captured mid-launch from the deck of an aircraft carrier. The aircraft's landing gear is still extended and the image shows significant motion blur, indicating high speed at the moment of catapult launch. The setting appears to be at sea during overcast but partially clear conditions.
    A carrier-based jet aircraft, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is captured mid-arrested landing on a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. The tailhook has engaged the arresting wire, with visible sparks and wire tension clearly depicted. Deck crew in colored jerseys are visible on the starboard side observing the recovery operation.
    A military ordnance technician wearing a red jersey, helmet, goggles, and hearing protection is standing on an aircraft wing while handling a missile mounted on a rail launcher. The individual appears to be inspecting or arming/configuring the weapon, which appears to be an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile based on its visible fin and seeker head configuration. The setting is consistent with a naval aircraft carrier flight deck environment.
    A long-exposure night photograph taken on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, capturing a jet aircraft launch or landing as streaks of light across the deck. The extended shutter speed has recorded the motion of aircraft lights as continuous bright trails against the dark sky. Various deck personnel and parked aircraft are faintly visible under green-tinted deck lighting.
    A long-exposure night photograph taken from an elevated position on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. The image captures light trails from aircraft movements and deck lighting, with multiple aircraft visible on the deck and the dark ocean horizon in the background. Sparks or exhaust visible mid-deck suggest active flight operations, possibly a catapult launch.
    A service member named Williams, wearing a navy blue uniform and a face covering, is using a yellow multimeter to test or measure electrical connections on a panel. The individual is working in what appears to be a confined interior space of a military vessel, with cables, wiring terminals, and overhead piping visible. The work involves probing yellow terminal blocks with red and black test leads.
    A military or naval technician wearing a navy blue uniform and tan face covering is working on an open electrical panel or control cabinet. The individual is using what appears to be a multimeter with red and black test probes to measure or test electrical components. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel or military installation based on the uniform and environment.
    A military or naval technician wearing blue coveralls and a tan face covering is performing maintenance work on mechanical equipment in what appears to be a ship's engine room or machinery space. The individual is working with brass and metal components on a lathe or similar precision machine tool. The environment shows typical naval vessel interior characteristics with gauges, pipes, and industrial equipment visible in the background.

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