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Arabian Gulf (Jan. 5, 2004) -- An F/A 18 Hornet assigned to the "Checkerboards" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron Three One Two (VMFA-312) launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65).  Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) and the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are deployed conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the continued war on terrorism.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Lucious Alexander.  (RELEASED)

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Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
F/A-18
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