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    Abraham Lincoln Conducts Flight Operations [Image 5 of 5]

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    The image shows flight deck operations aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, with crew members performing catapult launch signaling procedures. A shooter or deck crew member in the foreground is crouching in the characteristic launch signal pose, wearing a vest marked 'VFA-41' with a checkered helmet. Multiple F/A-18 aircraft are visible on the flight deck in the background.

    U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Seaman Shepard Fosdyke Jackson 

    USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)   

    U.S. Sailors launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Aug. 31, 2026. Abraham Lincoln is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct continuous patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 03:42
    Photo ID: 9920180
    VIRIN: 260831-N-GC617-1248
    Resolution: 5451x3634
    Size: 2.18 MB
    Location: U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    Web Views: 3
    Downloads: 0

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    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (Bureau Number 201) is positioned on an aircraft carrier flight deck, apparently being prepared for launch. Several deck crew members in green jerseys and helmets are crouched near the aircraft in standard pre-launch positions. The image is taken from a low deck-level angle, emphasizing the scale of the aircraft and the carrier's flight deck.
    A U.S. Navy flight deck crew member in yellow jersey and helmet stands on an aircraft carrier flight deck as an F/A-18 Super Hornet prepares for or completes a catapult launch. The aircraft bears the tail code 'NG' and modex '200', indicating it belongs to a carrier air wing squadron. The scene takes place at sea under clear skies with the ocean visible in the background.
    A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet (bureau number 504) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, surrounded by deck crew in color-coded jerseys. The carrier's island structure is visible in the background with a large yellow '7' and safety warning text reading 'BEWARE OF JET BLAST PROPELLERS AND ROTORS.' Deck personnel are actively conducting pre-flight or post-flight operations around the aircraft.
    A naval aviation deck crew member in yellow flight deck gear and black gloves signals to a pilot seated in a military fighter jet cockpit. The aircraft fuselage displays the name 'ENS JESSE GRAVLEY' and 'GUNNER', indicating the assigned pilot and crew designation. The scene appears to be on an aircraft carrier flight deck during pre-launch or taxi operations.
    The image shows flight deck operations aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, with crew members performing catapult launch signaling procedures. A shooter or deck crew member in the foreground is crouching in the characteristic launch signal pose, wearing a vest marked 'VFA-41' with a checkered helmet. Multiple F/A-18 aircraft are visible on the flight deck in the background.

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