Caption:
Yokosuka, Japan (Mar. 23, 2005) -- An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike
Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) breaks the sound barrier during an
air power demonstration conducted by Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) and
USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Currently participating in the annual exercise
Foal Eagle, Kitty Hawk and CVW-5 demonstrate their commitment to the
Republic of Korea/U.S. alliance through joint training. Under way in
the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Kitty Hawk demonstrates
power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently
forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S.
Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bo Flannigan (RELEASED)
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