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At sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sep. 17, 2002 -- An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Tophatters" of Fighter Squadron One Four (VF-14) prepares to launch from one of four steam driven catapults on the shipÕs flight deck.  This is the first time Nimitz has had an air wing embarked since 1997.  Nimitz is undergoing Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA) Two and Three off the California coast.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Yesenia Rosas.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
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Photographer
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Caption Writer
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
Other Visible Equipment
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Plane Number
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Base
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Tail Code
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Squadron
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