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Atlantic Ocean (Dec. 17, 2003) -- USS George Washington (CVN 73) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) jet shop tests a General Electric (GE) F-404 engine for an F/A-18 Hornet.  The Norfolk, Va.-based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercises (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming deployment.  U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Janice Kreischer.  (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 December 17, 2003
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate Airman Janice Kreischer
Caption Writer
 Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CVN 73
Other Visible Equipment
 GE-F-404 engine
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Engine test stand on stern of ship, afterburner flame