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South China Sea (Aug. 12, 2003) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mates prepare an F/A-18C Hornet for launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).  The Vinson Carrier Strike Force is currently on an extended deployment in the Western Pacific.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Dustin Howell.  (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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