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Pacific Ocean (Jan. 29, 2004) -- A film crew from Columbia Pictures embarked aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) film the launch of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146).  The captured footage will be used for the upcoming production of the motion picture "Stealth".  The Bremerton, Washington based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is currently underway for the first time since returning from an eight and half month western pacific deployment.  Carl Vinson is conducting training with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) and units of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG).  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dustin Howell.  (RELEASED)
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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