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    George Washington Conducts Flight Operations [Image 2 of 9]

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    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.

    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: 09.04.2026 02:49
    Photo ID: 9910314
    VIRIN: 260901-N-NO146-1217
    Resolution: 4268x2845
    Size: 2.03 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    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 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 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 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 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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