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At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Apr. 29, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Christopher Madsen from Santee, CA, gives the final ready for launch signal to an F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the "Rampages" of Fighter Attack Squadron Eight One (VFA-81).  Washington is home ported in Norfolk, VA, and is conducting integrated training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Sheryl Smith.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 April 29, 2002
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate Airman Sheryl Smith
Caption Writer
 PH2 R. Rubio, NVNS Staff
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CVN 73
Other Visible Equipment
 F/A-18 Hornet
Plane Number
 406
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Rampages (VFA-81)
Comments/Notes
 Not available