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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (Mar. 28, 2005) -- A squadron quality assurance member
inspects the propeller of an E-2C+ Hawkeye, assigned to the "Bear Aces"
of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Four (VAW-124),
aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN
71). The E-2C+ Hawkeye is modified with the eight-bladed NP2000
propeller. The new propeller, made by Hamilton-Sundstrand, increases
performance and safety along with better maintenance techniques. The
"Bear Aces" are embarked aboard Theodore Roosevelt as part of Carrier
Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). Roosevelt is currently underway for Tailored
Ship Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) in
the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Eben
Boothby (RELEASED)
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