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    A twin-engine carrier-based fighter jet, consistent with an F/A-18 Super Hornet, is captured during a landing or takeoff operation on an aircraft carrier flight deck at sunset or sunrise. The aircraft's landing gear is fully deployed and it is positioned very close to the deck surface. The dramatic backlighting from the low sun creates a strong silhouette effect against a golden horizon over open ocean.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    08.13.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amber Smalley 

    USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)   

    PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2021) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Black Aces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, performs an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amber Smalley/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.13.2021
    Date Posted: 08.19.2021 18:43
    Photo ID: 6785490
    VIRIN: 210813-N-GD018-1020
    Resolution: 4399x2933
    Size: 811.63 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 57
    Downloads: 16

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 113) is captured moments before landing on an aircraft carrier flight deck, with landing gear fully deployed. In the background, multiple aircraft including what appear to be F-35C Lightning II jets are parked on the deck. The image is taken during golden hour lighting conditions, suggesting early morning or late evening operations.
    A twin-engine carrier-based fighter jet, consistent with an F/A-18 Super Hornet, is captured during a landing or takeoff operation on an aircraft carrier flight deck at sunset or sunrise. The aircraft's landing gear is fully deployed and it is positioned very close to the deck surface. The dramatic backlighting from the low sun creates a strong silhouette effect against a golden horizon over open ocean.
    A naval aviator or flight deck crew member stands on the flight deck of a large aircraft carrier, wearing full flight gear including a white helmet with visor and olive flight suit with tactical vest. The carrier's island superstructure is visible in the background along with additional flight deck personnel in green jerseys. The image appears to be taken during golden hour lighting conditions.
    A military flight crew member in full flight gear conducts a pre-flight inspection of a large turboprop aircraft on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The individual is closely examining one of the large propeller blades, numbered 3 and 4, with a 'WARNING STAND CLEAR STARTER TURBINE PLANE' label visible on the engine nacelle. The scene is bathed in warm golden light suggesting early morning or late afternoon operations.
    A military aircraft deck crew member stands between two large external fuel tanks mounted under the wing of a carrier-based aircraft, likely on the flight deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier. The personnel is wearing standard flight deck safety gear including a helmet, goggles, float coat/vest, and hearing protection. In the background, at least one F-35 aircraft (partially visible with tail number ending in '302') and additional deck crew members in brown jerseys are visible.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (Bureau Number 214) is parked on an aircraft carrier flight deck at dusk or dawn. The aircraft bears the name 'CWO2 M.W. FOUNTAIN GUNNER' on the canopy rail and 'ADAN PAYAN, MARK BAKERSFIELD, CA' on the fuselage. A line of flight deck crew members in color-coded jerseys are conducting what appears to be a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walkdown across the carrier deck.
    A group of people are playing dominoes at a table, with two individuals in the background wearing face masks. The foreground shows hands holding a fan of domino tiles, while another person wearing a G-Shock watch reaches toward the playing surface. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, possibly a military or institutional environment based on the uniforms and white sweatshirt with an eagle emblem visible.
    A U.S. Navy military helicopter, numbered 612, is parked on what appears to be a ship's flight deck over open ocean. Two personnel in flight suits and helmets are visible — one atop the aircraft near the rotor hub performing maintenance or inspection, and one standing on the deck beside the open cabin door. The scene depicts routine maintenance or pre/post-flight servicing operations at sea.
    A military helicopter marked '612' is shown on what appears to be a naval vessel deck, with two personnel in flight suits and helmets conducting maintenance or pre-flight inspection activities. One crew member is positioned on top of the helicopter near the rotor head assembly, while another stands on the deck beside the aircraft. The helicopter appears to be a Sikorsky MH-60 Sea Hawk variant based on its configuration and markings.
    A U.S. Navy helicopter, identified as bureau number 704 with modex '04', is hovering or landing on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The aircraft appears to be an MH-60R Seahawk, a multi-mission maritime helicopter used for anti-submarine warfare and search and rescue. The image was taken under clear, bright conditions over open ocean.
    A military helicopter, appearing to be an MH-60 Seahawk, is on the flight deck of a US Navy aircraft carrier with its rotors spinning. Two deck crew members in brown/green jerseys and red helmets are crouching near the landing gear, likely removing or securing tie-down chains. A large group of personnel and various deck equipment are visible in the background near the carrier's island superstructure.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet is captured on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, appearing to be in the process of launching or landing. The aircraft is in low-visibility gray paint scheme and carries underwing ordnance or fuel tanks. The carrier deck markings, including yellow and red catapult/arresting gear indicators, are clearly visible in the foreground.
    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is captured mid-launch from the deck of a naval aircraft carrier. A group of flight deck crew members wearing colored jerseys and helmets observe the launch from the port side of the flight deck. Steam or exhaust is visible near the catapult launch area in the background.
    A crash fire rescue (CFR) truck is operating on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, discharging foam or dry chemical agent during what looks like a firefighting drill or response. Personnel in red flight deck gear are riding on the truck while a crew member in a green jersey observes from the left. A large white cloud of suppression agent obscures the right side of the image.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter (bureau number 704) is hovering or landing on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The helicopter is in a gray naval paint scheme with rotor blades in motion, captured mid-operation over the marked flight deck. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under a clear, hazy sky.
    A dramatic backlit silhouette photograph showing military personnel working on what appears to be a naval vessel's flight deck or open deck area. The strong sun flare creates a starburst effect, rendering the figures as dark silhouettes against a bright sky. A dome-shaped radar or weapons system is visible on the right side of the frame.
    A group of military personnel, likely U.S. Navy sailors, are conducting what appears to be a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) or damage control drill aboard a naval vessel. The foreground sailor wears a green hard hat and green vest, holding a red signaling/communication board, while others in blue hard hats and blue flotation vests handle a line or rope. The setting appears to be the hangar bay or interior deck of a large naval ship.
    A silhouetted scene of naval personnel wearing hard hats/helmets observing from what appears to be the deck or hangar bay opening of a large vessel. A second warship, identifiable by its superstructure and mast configuration consistent with a modern naval combatant, is visible alongside in open water. The image is backlit by a low sun creating strong lens flare and silhouette effects.
    Two workers in hard hats are crouched on the deck of a vessel, handling a rope or cable attached to a yellow and red striped structure, likely a buoy or ship component. The worker in the foreground wears a blue hard hat and gray coveralls, while the second worker wears a yellow hard hat and yellow high-visibility jacket. The scene takes place on an open deck with ocean water visible in the background.
    The image shows a U.S. Navy Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser sailing in open ocean, photographed from beneath the flight deck overhang of what appears to be an aircraft carrier. The cruiser is underway in calm-to-moderate seas under clear skies, with personnel visible on its deck and a helicopter positioned on its fantail. The perspective from the carrier's sponson or gallery deck provides a dramatic framing of the escort vessel.

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