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A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet (bureau number 203) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, with two yellow-jacketed deck crew members observing the aircraft. A South Korean naval vessel flying the Taegukgi (South Korean flag) is visible in the background, suggesting a joint naval exercise or operation. The scene depicts standard carrier flight deck operations in overcast maritime conditions.

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet (bureau number 203) is positioned on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, with two yellow-jacketed deck crew members observing the aircraft. A South Korean naval vessel flying the Taegukgi (South Korean flag) is visible in the background, suggesting a joint naval exercise or operation. The scene depicts standard carrier flight deck operations in overcast maritime conditions.

Preparing to launch an F/A-18

Photo by Lt. Denver Applehans

Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet

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