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    A nighttime flight deck operation aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, showing at least two F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jets being handled by deck crew. The scene is illuminated by warm orange artificial lighting, creating dramatic contrast against the dark sky. Multiple flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are visible performing aircraft handling and marshaling duties.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.01.2026

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    U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

    F-35C Lightning IIs, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, prepare to take off from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Sept. 1, 2026. George Washington 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: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 07:25
    Photo ID: 9905758
    VIRIN: 260901-N-D0477-1031
    Resolution: 6048x4032
    Size: 4.99 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    Downloads: 2

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    A nighttime flight deck operation aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, showing at least two F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jets being handled by deck crew. The scene is illuminated by warm orange artificial lighting, creating dramatic contrast against the dark sky. Multiple flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are visible performing aircraft handling and marshaling duties.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 207) is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck during nighttime operations. The aircraft is illuminated by artificial lighting, with deck crew personnel visible nearby. The scene depicts pre-launch or post-recovery flight deck activity under low-light conditions.
    A nighttime scene on the flight deck of a naval aircraft carrier, illuminated primarily by orange deck lighting and a bright white light from what appears to be a jet blast deflector raised during a catapult launch. Multiple fixed-wing aircraft, likely F/A-18 Hornets or Super Hornets, are parked in rows along the starboard side of the deck. Numerous flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are visible moving about the deck performing various operational duties.
    A flight deck crew member is conducting night operations on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, using illuminated marshalling wands to guide aircraft. The scene is dominated by low-light conditions with warm amber/yellow tones from the wands and ambient deck lighting. A military aircraft wing with an air-to-air missile mounted is visible overhead.
    A flight deck crew member is conducting night operations on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, using illuminated wands to marshal or guide an aircraft. The scene is bathed in amber/orange light with heavy atmospheric haze, likely from jet exhaust. A military aircraft wing with an air-to-air missile mounted is visible overhead.
    A military jet aircraft, identifiable as an F-35 variant, is photographed on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck during nighttime operations. The aircraft is illuminated by green navigation lights and a bright white light source on the right side of the frame. At least one ground crew member is visible near the aircraft.
    A flight deck crew member kneels on an aircraft carrier flight deck at night, holding a blue illuminated wand while directing a military jet aircraft. The jet's afterburner is visibly ignited, producing a bright orange flame plume. The scene is illuminated by a combination of the afterburner glow, the blue wand light, and green navigation/deck lights in the background.
    A night operations scene on an aircraft carrier flight deck showing a military jet aircraft with afterburners ignited during launch preparation. Deck crew in yellow jerseys are visible around the aircraft amid steam and exhaust illuminated by the intense engine flame. The tail number '212' is visible on what appears to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet.
    A nighttime aircraft carrier flight deck scene showing a jet aircraft launching via catapult, producing a bright engine afterburner flame and steam/exhaust trail. The image is taken from an elevated position on the carrier deck, with deck crew personnel visible as illuminated figures in the darkness. Additional parked aircraft and deck equipment are visible in the foreground and right side of the frame.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet (bureau number 202, tail code 'NF') is being prepared for a night launch on an aircraft carrier flight deck. Multiple flight deck crew members in various colored jerseys are visible performing pre-launch duties around the aircraft. The scene is illuminated by a combination of aircraft lighting, deck lighting, and ambient orange glow, consistent with nighttime carrier flight operations.
    A nighttime scene on what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck, showing at least one F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet jet aircraft marked with tail number '406' and 'NAVY' markings. Two personnel in flight deck gear are visible in the foreground (out of focus), while at least one crew member is visible near the aircraft. The image is taken in low-light conditions with warm amber tones from deck lighting.
    A military jet aircraft, consistent with an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is captured during a night launch from what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft's engines are producing visible afterburner exhaust glow on the left side of the frame. Deck crew personnel and flight deck lighting are visible in the foreground and background.
    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is launching from an aircraft carrier flight deck at night with afterburners fully engaged, producing a bright exhaust plume. The scene is dramatically lit in deep red/orange tones from the engine exhaust and deck lighting. Multiple flight deck crew members in safety gear are visible at their stations around the aircraft.

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