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Caption:
Atlantic Ocean (March 10, 2006) -- Lt. Ken Hockycko and Lt. Roy
Emanuel, F-14D Tomcat pilots assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter
Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), launch from the flight deck of USS
Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in aircraft number 201. This marks the
final launch of F-14 on deployment. VF-213 and VF-31 are completing
their final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcat. For the past 30 years,
the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in
ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat
will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory
in September of 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class
Chris Thamann (RELEASED)
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