Caption:
At sea aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Oct. 4, 2002 -- An
F/A-18E Super Hornet nicknamed "Rhino" and assigned to the
"Tophatters" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four (VFA-14) prepares to
launch from one of four steam-powered catapults on the aircraft
carrier's flight deck. The F/A-18E is a single-seated aircraft
with the latest electronic and combat technology installed. The
Vinson is underway off the west coast of the U.S. conducting training
operations in preparation for her upcoming regularly scheduled
deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate Third
Class Inez Lawson. (RELEASED)
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