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    Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Deck Operations [Image 14 of 14]

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    A large formation of military aircraft flying in a coordinated diamond or arrowhead pattern against a hazy, backlit sky. The formation includes what appears to be a mix of aircraft types, with a larger aircraft at the apex and numerous fighter jets arranged symmetrically behind it. The silhouette-style lighting makes precise identification difficult but suggests a formal flyover or commemorative aerial display.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    06.28.2026

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    U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

    Aircraft, attached to Carrier Air Wing 9, fly in formation over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 28, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 06.28.2026
    Date Posted: 07.07.2026 08:05
    Photo ID: 9783828
    VIRIN: 260628-D-D0477-4461
    Resolution: 2838x1892
    Size: 638.12 KB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A nighttime flight deck operation showing military personnel working around a carrier-based fighter aircraft marked '200'. Ground crew members are operating a yellow aircraft tow tractor/mule to reposition the aircraft. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, creating dramatic contrast against the dark sky.
    A person wearing a helmet with night vision equipment is holding illuminated signal wands (marshalling batons) in a dark environment. The individual appears to be a flight deck crew member or aircraft marshaller conducting nighttime aircraft handling operations. The scene is lit by red and green signal lights, consistent with naval or military flight deck operations at night.
    A military flight deck crew member is photographed from behind during nighttime operations, holding illuminated signal wands used to direct aircraft. The scene appears to be on a naval vessel flight deck, with multiple colored lights and at least one aircraft visible in the background. The image captures the high-intensity, low-visibility environment of night flight deck operations.
    A military flight deck crew member stands on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck during nighttime operations. The individual is holding illuminated wands used for aircraft marshalling, surrounded by green ambient lighting and multiple aircraft visible in the background. The scene depicts active night flight deck operations with various colored signal lights visible.
    Two military maintenance technicians are performing work on top of an F-35 stealth fighter jet inside what appears to be a naval vessel's hangar bay. The aircraft bears the tail number '306' and the nickname 'ENERGY VAMPIRE' on its fuselage. The enclosed, well-lit industrial environment with overhead piping and fluorescent lighting is consistent with a carrier or amphibious assault ship hangar deck.
    A technician or maintenance worker is seated cross-legged on the surface of what appears to be a military aircraft, wearing a full-face respirator/protective mask with ear protection. The worker is holding a tool, likely performing maintenance or inspection work on the aircraft's fuselage. The setting appears to be an indoor hangar facility with fluorescent lighting overhead.
    A silhouetted figure stands with hands on hips observing a large naval auxiliary or replenishment vessel from what appears to be the hangar bay or flight deck edge of another ship. The image is dramatically backlit, creating a strong contrast between the dark foreground and the grey vessel in the background. The scene suggests a replenishment at sea (RAS) or port operation between two military vessels.
    A male technician wearing a brown t-shirt and blue nitrile gloves is performing maintenance work on the underside of what appears to be a military aircraft. He is looking upward while using both hands to work on complex mechanical and electronic components. He holds a soiled cloth rag in one hand while manipulating components with the other.
    A technician wearing a green safety helmet with red markings is performing maintenance on what appears to be a helicopter rotor head assembly inside a hangar bay, likely aboard a naval vessel. The worker is leaning over complex mechanical components including rotor blades, hydraulic lines, and rotor hub hardware. The indoor industrial setting features overhead piping and fluorescent lighting consistent with a ship's hangar deck.
    A military jet fighter is captured in flight against a uniformly overcast, grey sky. The aircraft appears to be banking or maneuvering, with visible vapor/condensation trails forming around its wings and fuselage, suggesting high-speed flight. The image was taken at a considerable distance, making fine details of the aircraft difficult to discern.
    A U.S. Navy fighter jet, marked with the number '201' on both wings, is captured at the moment of catapult launch from an aircraft carrier flight deck. Steam from the catapult system is visible beneath and around the aircraft as it accelerates down the deck. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under an overcast sky.
    A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, marked with the number 612 and 'NAVY' on the fuselage, is hovering low over the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. The main rotor blades are in motion, visible as a blur, indicating active flight operations. The helicopter's side door is open with at least one crew member visible inside.
    A large US Navy aircraft carrier flight deck is shown with crew members gathered and watching a formation flyover of multiple aircraft in the distance. The carrier's island superstructure is prominently visible on the left side, featuring radar domes, communication equipment, and multi-level command structures. The scene appears to depict a ceremonial or commemorative event given the assembled personnel and aerial formation.
    A large formation of military aircraft flying in a coordinated diamond or arrowhead pattern against a hazy, backlit sky. The formation includes what appears to be a mix of aircraft types, with a larger aircraft at the apex and numerous fighter jets arranged symmetrically behind it. The silhouette-style lighting makes precise identification difficult but suggests a formal flyover or commemorative aerial display.

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