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    An E/A-18G Growler Prepares To Takeoff On The Flight Deck [Image 13 of 24]

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet, bureau number 503, assigned to the 'Cougars' squadron, is being catapult-launched from an aircraft carrier flight deck. Steam from the catapult system is visible beneath the aircraft as it accelerates down the deck. Deck crew members in yellow jerseys are visible in crouched positions near the launch area.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    05.20.2022

    Photo by Seaman Justin McTaggart 

    USS Nimitz (CVN 68)   

    220519-N-DU622-1079 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 19, 2022) An E/A-18G Growler, from the “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

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    Date Taken: 05.20.2022
    Date Posted: 05.20.2022 03:11
    Photo ID: 7223871
    VIRIN: 220519-N-DU622-1079
    Resolution: 4316x1826
    Size: 700.93 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN
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    Downloads: 19

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