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    Nimitz and Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Dual Carrier Operations [Image 2 of 7]

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet bearing the modex number '303' is launching from an aircraft carrier deck with afterburners visibly ignited. The aircraft is captured just as it clears the carrier's bow, with landing gear still extended. Additional aircraft are visible parked on the carrier flight deck in the background.

    SOUTH CHINA SEA

    02.09.2021

    Photo by Seaman Drace Wilson 

    Carrier Strike Group 11

    210209-N-NC885-1010 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 9, 2021) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during dual carrier operations with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group. The Nimitz and Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual carrier operations in the Indo-Pacific in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Drace Wilson)

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    Date Taken: 02.09.2021
    Date Posted: 02.09.2021 08:24
    Photo ID: 6513690
    VIRIN: 210209-N-NC885-1010
    Resolution: 4552x2840
    Size: 1.66 MB
    Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA
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    Downloads: 26

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet (bureau number 303) is being catapult-launched from an aircraft carrier flight deck at dusk or dawn, with afterburners visibly ignited. Steam from the catapult system is visible around the aircraft. Additional parked aircraft, including one marked '312', are visible on the flight deck in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet bearing the modex number '303' is launching from an aircraft carrier deck with afterburners visibly ignited. The aircraft is captured just as it clears the carrier's bow, with landing gear still extended. Additional aircraft are visible parked on the carrier flight deck in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet jet fighter, marked with the modex number '303', is captured in a low-altitude launch from what appears to be an aircraft carrier over open ocean. Both engines are visibly in afterburner, producing bright orange exhaust flames. Steam or jet blast deflector spray is visible in the lower right, consistent with a catapult-assisted carrier takeoff.
    A naval aircraft carrier flight deck is shown with military jet aircraft preparing for or conducting launch operations. The foreground aircraft, marked '503', appears to be in the process of catapult launch with afterburners visibly ignited. Additional aircraft and flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are visible in the background.
    Two naval personnel in dark blue uniforms are standing on the deck of a warship, with one using binoculars to observe the surroundings. Both individuals are wearing black face masks and dark navy caps. At least one other warship is visible in the background on open water under an overcast sky.
    The image shows the bridge/pilothouse of a naval vessel with two personnel wearing face masks and military uniforms observing operations at sea. Through the rain-speckled windows, a large warship — likely an aircraft carrier — is visible in the distance on overcast, choppy waters. The bridge is equipped with navigation instruments, communication equipment, displays, and a pelorus/bearing circle.
    A naval officer is silhouetted on the bridge of a warship, observing a large aircraft carrier through rain-streaked windows. The carrier is visible at close range with multiple aircraft parked on its flight deck and its island superstructure clearly visible. The scene suggests underway replenishment, formation sailing, or close-proximity naval operations in rough sea conditions.

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