Caption:
South China Sea (Dec. 7, 2005) -- A plane captain assigned to the
“Liberty Bells” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron
One One Five (VAW-115), signals to the pilot that pre-flight checks are
complete prior to launching from the flight deck of the conventionally
powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and
embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting
operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan B. Foutz (RELEASED)
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