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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jenny Dimanche signals to the crew of a P-3C Orion, from Patrol Squadron 5, that the number three propeller is turning at Sigonella, Sicily, Jan. 3, 2007.

ORION TAKE-OFF

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jenny Dimanche signals to the crew of a P-3C Orion, from Patrol Squadron 5, that the number three propeller is turning at Sigonella, Sicily, Jan. 3, 2007.

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