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    George H.W. Bush Conducts Night Flight Operations [Image 2 of 3]

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    A night flight deck operation aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, with a plane director (handler) using illuminated wands to marshal a jet aircraft. The crew member's vest is marked 'FLY 2', indicating a flight deck handling role. The scene is dramatically lit by orange haze, exhaust smoke, and blue deck lighting.

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    09.01.2026

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    A U.S. Sailor signals an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Sept. 1, 2026. George H.W. Bush 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 07:08
    Photo ID: 9908833
    VIRIN: 260901-N-D0477-1103
    Resolution: 4867x3245
    Size: 3.33 MB
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    A night operations scene on what appears to be a military aircraft carrier flight deck. A deck crew member wearing a flight helmet and hearing protection is using illuminated wands (glow sticks or light wands) to signal or marshal an aircraft during nighttime operations. Blue deck lighting and the silhouette of a military aircraft are visible in the background.
    A night flight deck operation aboard what appears to be a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, with a plane director (handler) using illuminated wands to marshal a jet aircraft. The crew member's vest is marked 'FLY 2', indicating a flight deck handling role. The scene is dramatically lit by orange haze, exhaust smoke, and blue deck lighting.
    A U.S. Navy fighter jet, marked with the number '100' and tail code 'AG' with a skull-and-crossbones insignia, is captured during a night catapult launch from an aircraft carrier flight deck. The aircraft's engines are in full afterburner, producing a dramatic plume of bright white and orange flame and steam. The image was taken in near-total darkness, with the engine exhaust serving as the primary light source.

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    Flight operations
    F/A - 18F Super Hornet

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