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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 24, 2007) -- An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 catches an arresting gear wire during flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Pilots can trap any one of four arresting gear wires that help aircraft land on a short runway. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is currently supporting Maritime Security Operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)
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Copyright Status
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Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 F/A-18
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