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    A naval missile launcher system is captured mid-firing aboard a warship at sea. At least two missiles are visible in the image — one already in flight traveling left and another just launching from the right side of the launcher, both producing bright orange exhaust flames and a smoke plume. The ocean background is dark blue with visible wave patterns.

    UNITED STATES

    04.16.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Zachary Melvin 

    USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)           

    An evolved sea sparrow missile (ESSM) launches from one of USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) weapons sponsons during combat systems ship qualification trials (CSSQT), April 16, 2021. CSSQT is a Naval Sea Systems Command requirement to verify that ship personnel can operate and maintain their combat systems in a safe and effective manner. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting its final independent steaming event of post-delivery tests and trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zachary Melvin)

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    Date Taken: 04.16.2021
    Date Posted: 04.18.2021 13:45
    Photo ID: 6604512
    VIRIN: 210416-N-YW264-1354
    Resolution: 4324x3089
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    Location: US
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