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Pacific Ocean (Nov. 14, 2006) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) launches off the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Serving as the flagship for Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three (CSG-3), Stennis is currently participating in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX). JTFEX is the third at-sea phase of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group's (JCSSG) pre-deployment training cycle. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 November 14, 2006
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jon Hyde
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CVN 74
Other Visible Equipment
 F/A-18C Hornet
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 F/A-18C Hornet launching from catapult, afterburners, jet blast deflectors