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The flame from the after burner of an F404-GE-402 engine pierces the night as the engine is tested on the fantail of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), on June 23, 2004. The aircraft carrier is currently conducting local operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

The flame from the after burner of an F404-GE-402 engine pierces the night.

The flame from the after burner of an F404-GE-402 engine pierces the night as the engine is tested on the fantail of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), on June 23, 2004. The aircraft carrier is currently conducting local operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

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