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An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 147 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 3. 2013.

HORNET LAUNCH

An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 147 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 3. 2013.

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