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    George Washington Conducts Flight Operations [Image 10 of 13]

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    A long-exposure night photograph taken on an aircraft carrier flight deck, capturing light trails from aircraft navigation lights (red and green/teal) as a jet launches or taxis. The wet deck surface reflects the ambient red lighting used for night operations. At least one stationary aircraft is visible on the right side of the frame, with deck equipment and superstructure visible on the left.

    U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

    09.07.2026

    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) 102, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Sept. 9, 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: 09.07.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 01:59
    Photo ID: 9924612
    VIRIN: 260909-N-NO146-1455
    Resolution: 4226x2377
    Size: 2.77 MB
    Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
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    A long-exposure night photograph taken on what appears to be an aircraft carrier flight deck, capturing light trails from aircraft navigation lights and deck equipment in motion. The image shows cyan/teal and red light streaks across the frame, consistent with aircraft taxiing or launching operations. Stars are visible in the dark sky above, and at least one military jet aircraft is visible on the right side of the frame.
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    A long-exposure night photograph taken on an aircraft carrier flight deck, capturing light trails from aircraft navigation lights (red and green/teal) as a jet launches or taxis. The wet deck surface reflects the ambient red lighting used for night operations. At least one stationary aircraft is visible on the right side of the frame, with deck equipment and superstructure visible on the left.
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