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Caption:

At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Feb. 17, 2002 -- A pilot assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) looks over his F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter after completing a mission.  The Sidewinders are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) deployed aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Dustin Coveny.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 February 17, 2002
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate Airman Dustin Coveny
Caption Writer
 PH2 R. Rubio, NVNS Staff
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CVN 71
Other Visible Equipment
 F/A-18 Hornet
Plane Number
 402
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Sidewinders (VFA-86)
Comments/Notes
 Pilot in cockpit, canopy open