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    Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Operations [Image 3 of 5]

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    A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck scene showing an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet marked '201' from squadron VFA-14 positioned on the deck, apparently preparing for launch. A yellow-vested flight deck crew member (shooter or handler) is visible in the foreground giving hand signals, while a green-vested crew member crouches near the aircraft's nose gear. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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    08.10.2026

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    U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

    An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 10, 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: 08.10.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 08:33
    Photo ID: 9871989
    VIRIN: 260810-N-NO146-4025
    Resolution: 5760x3240
    Size: 2.15 MB
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    A U.S. Navy flight deck crew member in a red jersey is performing a pre-flight or post-flight inspection on a carrier-based jet aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. The crew member appears to be checking or removing a control surface cover or streamer near the aircraft's tail section. Additional aircraft and deck personnel are visible in the background.
    The image shows flight deck crew members aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, wearing green jerseys and protective gear including goggles and hearing protection. Personnel are positioned in various stances along the flight deck, with military jet aircraft visible in the background. The scene depicts standard carrier flight deck operations with crew in their designated roles.
    A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck scene showing an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet marked '201' from squadron VFA-14 positioned on the deck, apparently preparing for launch. A yellow-vested flight deck crew member (shooter or handler) is visible in the foreground giving hand signals, while a green-vested crew member crouches near the aircraft's nose gear. The ocean horizon is visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A carrier flight deck operation is underway, showing a jet aircraft — likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet — launching via catapult from the bow of a naval aircraft carrier at sea. Multiple deck crew members in color-coded jerseys are visible performing their assigned roles. Additional parked aircraft and personnel are visible in the background on the starboard side of the deck.
    The image shows flight deck operations aboard a naval aircraft carrier at sea. Several crew members in color-coded jerseys are positioned on the flight deck near a military jet aircraft, likely during launch or recovery operations. Steam or exhaust is visible rising from the deck, consistent with catapult launch activity.

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