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    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. The intense engine exhaust flame illuminates the otherwise dark flight deck environment.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.01.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs          

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, takes 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: 09.05.2026 17:25
    Photo ID: 9910303
    VIRIN: 260901-N-NO146-1198
    Resolution: 4702x3135
    Size: 1.91 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    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 deck lighting. 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. The intense engine exhaust flame illuminates the otherwise dark flight deck environment.
    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 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 night carrier operations scene showing an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet launching from an aircraft carrier deck with afterburners fully engaged, bathing the flight deck in intense orange-red light. A second aircraft marked '207' is visible in the background awaiting its turn. Multiple flight deck crew members in safety gear are visible at their stations.
    A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck at night showing a jet aircraft preparing for or undergoing catapult launch operations. The aircraft, numbered 504 with tail markings 'NF', has its engines at high thrust producing visible exhaust plumes. Multiple flight deck personnel in yellow jerseys are visible observing and managing the launch sequence.
    A person wearing a helmet with goggles and protective gear is holding two illuminated light wands in a dark, yellow-hued environment. The scene appears to depict a flight deck or airfield operations worker, likely a aircraft handler or director, using marshalling wands during nighttime operations. The yellow atmospheric glow and dramatic lighting create a high-contrast, visually striking composition.
    Two military flight deck personnel are conducting night operations on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. They are using illuminated wands/batons to guide or signal an aircraft during low-light conditions. The scene is lit by a combination of blue aircraft lighting and ambient orange/teal light sources.
    A military jet aircraft, appearing to be an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, is positioned on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck at night. The scene is illuminated by red and white deck lights, with a stormy, lightning-lit sky visible in the background. Ground crew personnel are visible near the aircraft, suggesting pre-launch or post-landing operations.
    A military jet aircraft, marked with the number '404', is positioned on a wet aircraft carrier flight deck at night. The scene is illuminated by red and white deck lights reflecting off the rain-soaked surface, with a stormy, cloud-filled sky in the background. At least one deck crew member is visible near the aircraft, suggesting pre-launch or post-landing operations.
    A nighttime scene on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, with a military jet aircraft (likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet) positioned on the deck. Several deck crew personnel are visible, one holding a wand light, under a dramatic sky illuminated by moonlight breaking through clouds. The scene is lit primarily by amber deck lighting and the crew member's handheld light.
    A long-exposure night photograph of a military jet fighter, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet, parked on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck. Colorful light trails in blue, green, and red are visible around the aircraft, created by the movement of crew members carrying light wands or flashlights during the long exposure. The dramatic dark sky with clouds and warm deck lighting create a striking visual composition.
    A nighttime photograph showing an aircraft or aerial object illuminated by a bright light source, possibly during takeoff, landing, or a weapons firing event. The scene is extremely dark with the subject only partially visible due to the intense light bloom. Small figures or structures are faintly visible along the bottom edge of the frame.
    A nighttime scene on what appears to be a naval aircraft carrier flight deck, showing military personnel gathered around a twin-engine jet aircraft, likely an F/A-18 Hornet or Super Hornet. Ground crew members in various colored jerseys are conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations around the aircraft. At least one person appears to be climbing into or out of the cockpit via a ladder.
    A military jet aircraft is launching from an aircraft carrier flight deck at night, with afterburners producing a bright, intense flame visible from the rear engines. Multiple flight deck personnel in colored jerseys are visible at various positions on the deck. The scene is illuminated primarily by the afterburner glow and deck lighting, creating a dramatic low-light operational photograph.
    A U.S. Navy jet aircraft, appearing to be an EA-18G Growler or F/A-18F Super Hornet, is captured landing or launching on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. The aircraft bears the modex number '501' and squadron markings visible on the fuselage. The ocean is visible in the background, indicating open-water carrier operations.

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