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South China Sea (Dec. 7, 2005) – A catapult shooter instructs the pilot of an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the “Dambusters” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Five (VFA-195), to throttle up his engines 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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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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