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Caption:

The Arabian Gulf (Jun. 28, 2003) -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducts flight operations as part of her mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nimitz Carrier Strike Force and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson.  (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
June 28, 2003
Photographer
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Elizabeth Thompson
Caption Writer
Dep. Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
CVN 68
Other Visible Equipment
F/A-18 Hornet
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
F/A-18 on landing approach