At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Jan. 12, 2002 - An
F-14 Tomcat from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One
(VF-211) ignites its afterburner seconds before a launch from the
number three catapult. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier
Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) continue to conduct bombing missions in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate
3rd Class (AW) Jayme Pastoric (REALEASED)
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