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    Sailors Conduct Flight Operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve [Image 6 of 6]

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    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is launching from the deck of a naval aircraft carrier with afterburners ignited and visible exhaust smoke. Multiple flight deck crew members in color-coded jerseys and helmets are positioned on the deck observing the launch operation. The scene depicts a standard carrier flight deck launch evolution with personnel in their designated safety positions.

    ARABIAN GULF

    09.22.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jose Madrigal 

    Carrier Strike Group 11

    200922-N-ZR324-0138 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 22, 2020) An F/A-18C Hornet, from the “Death Rattlers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Nimitz, the flagship of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three critical chokepoints to the free flow of global commerce. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jose Madrigal)

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    Date Taken: 09.22.2020
    Date Posted: 09.22.2020 16:38
    Photo ID: 6358400
    VIRIN: 200922-N-ZR324-0138
    Resolution: 3649x2614
    Size: 1.77 MB
    Location: ARABIAN GULF
    Web Views: 119
    Downloads: 18

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 415) is launching from an aircraft carrier flight deck with afterburners engaged. Two flight deck crew members wearing red jerseys and cranial helmets observe the launch from the starboard side of the deck. The scene depicts a standard carrier flight operations launch sequence.
    A military jet aircraft, marked with the number '414', is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, surrounded by flight deck crew. Personnel wearing color-coded jerseys and helmets — indicating different roles such as aircraft handlers (yellow), aircraft directors (yellow), and maintenance crew (green) — line both sides of the deck. The scene appears to depict a pre-launch or post-landing operation under clear, hazy sky conditions over open ocean.
    Two Marine Corps personnel are kneeling on the flight deck of USS Nimitz, facing a Marine Corps aircraft marked 'MARINES' in large gold lettering. One individual is identified as the Commanding Officer (CO) of VMFA-323, callsign 'SKULL,' wearing a white vest and helmet. The other is an avionics technician from the same squadron, wearing a worn olive-colored vest.
    Flight deck crew aboard USS Nimitz are conducting pre-launch operations on a Marines F/A-18 Hornet aircraft. Personnel in various colored jerseys are performing final checks and signaling procedures on the carrier flight deck. The aircraft bears 'MARINES' markings and is assigned to VMFA-323 squadron.
    A U.S. Navy flight deck crew member in a yellow jersey and helmet is directing aircraft on an aircraft carrier flight deck. The handler, identified by the vest markings 'CRASH ALPO 04,' has both arms raised in a signaling gesture toward an F/A-18 Super Hornet bearing the number 503. Additional aircraft and personnel are visible in the background on the carrier deck.
    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is launching from the deck of a naval aircraft carrier with afterburners ignited and visible exhaust smoke. Multiple flight deck crew members in color-coded jerseys and helmets are positioned on the deck observing the launch operation. The scene depicts a standard carrier flight deck launch evolution with personnel in their designated safety positions.

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