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    Nimitz participates in MALABAR [Image 9 of 11]

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 302) is captured landing or taxiing on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck under overcast skies. The aircraft appears to have just caught the arresting wire, with steam or spray visible beneath the landing gear. Additional aircraft are visible in the background on the flight deck.

    ARABIAN SEA

    11.18.2020

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles DeParlier 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    201118-N-JX182-1111 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 18, 2020) An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while participating in Malabar 2020 in the North Arabian Sea. Malabar 2020 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific where the U.S. Navy has patrolled for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles DeParlier/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.18.2020
    Date Posted: 11.19.2020 12:07
    Photo ID: 6429088
    VIRIN: 201118-N-JX182-1111
    Resolution: 3460x2307
    Size: 520.85 KB
    Location: ARABIAN SEA
    Web Views: 72
    Downloads: 28

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    A U.S. Navy guided-missile cruiser bearing hull number 59 is underway at sea, photographed from a helicopter as indicated by the rotor blade visible in the upper right corner. The vessel is sailing through moderately rough open ocean under overcast skies. The ship displays characteristic Ticonderoga-class cruiser features including twin gun mounts, SPY-1 radar arrays, and various topside weapons systems.
    Two flight deck crew members wearing yellow 'FLT DK' (Flight Deck) vests and helmets with hearing protection stand on an aircraft carrier flight deck. In the background, a shooter or catapult officer in a yellow jersey is in a characteristic launch pose, while a green-shirted crew member kneels nearby. The scene depicts active flight deck operations at sea under overcast skies.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-137 'Kestrels' is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, bearing modex number 300. Steam is visible near the catapult launch system, indicating the aircraft is preparing for or has recently engaged the launch sequence. Deck crew in yellow jerseys are visible monitoring the operation under overcast skies.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to VFA-137 'Kestrels' is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, bearing modex number 300. Deck crew members in yellow jerseys are performing pre-launch signals, indicating an imminent catapult launch. The scene takes place under overcast skies over open ocean.
    A carrier-based aircraft marked '601' is being launched from a naval aircraft carrier flight deck. Two flight deck crew members in yellow jerseys are giving launch signals, with steam visible from the catapult system beneath the aircraft. The scene depicts a standard carrier launch operation at sea.
    Two personnel wearing green jerseys and flight deck helmets/cranials are walking along the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. The low-angle shot is taken from ground level along a catapult track, emphasizing the length and scale of the carrier deck. The overcast sky and open ocean horizon are visible in the background.
    A naval flight deck crew member signals on a wet aircraft carrier deck during overcast, rainy conditions. A military jet aircraft, marked with the number '305', is positioned on the rain-slicked flight deck, likely preparing for launch or having just landed. The scene depicts standard carrier flight deck operations in adverse weather.
    A U.S. Navy flight deck director wearing a yellow 'DIRECTOR' vest and yellow helmet is signaling with both hands raised toward an F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet aircraft numbered '305' on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck. The scene appears to be taking place during overcast, rainy conditions. The director, identified by number '205' on their vest, is guiding the aircraft during deck operations.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 302) is captured landing or taxiing on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck under overcast skies. The aircraft appears to have just caught the arresting wire, with steam or spray visible beneath the landing gear. Additional aircraft are visible in the background on the flight deck.
    A U.S. Navy carrier-based jet aircraft marked '305' is positioned on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck under overcast, rainy conditions. Multiple flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are visible performing various duties around the aircraft and across the deck. Additional aircraft and deck equipment are visible in the background.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel are working at a navigation station aboard USS Nimitz (CVN-68), an aircraft carrier. The foreground sailor, identified by name tag as 'M. SPEARY' from the Navigation department, is operating a laptop and reviewing documents while wearing a face mask and a Nimitz CVN-68 cap. A second sailor is visible in the background, also masked and monitoring equipment.

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