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Pacific Ocean (Jan. 27, 2007) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Diamonds" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146) launches from catapult one on the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis, after finishing carrier qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Southern California, will transit west to help bolster security in U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves (RELEASED)

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Photo description

Photo Date
January 27, 2007
Photographer
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ron Reeves
Caption Writer
NVNS staff
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
Blue Diamonds (VFA-146)
Comments/Notes
F/A-18C Hornet launching from main catapult, afterburner