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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (Feb. 19, 2005) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to
the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two
(VFA-102), equipped with a Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP), prepares
to land aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty
Hawk (CV 63). The Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP) is a
multi-functioned reconnaissance pod used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet
for tactical manned airborne reconnaissance. It is capable of
simultaneous airborne and ground screening capabilities, and is
designed to replace the Navy's Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance Pod
System (TARPS), which was used with the F-14 Tomcat. Kitty Hawk and
embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting
operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED)
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