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An aircraft prepares to take off from an aircraft carrier.

Aircraft Launch

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Killian Rush signals the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet during flight deck operations on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Philippine Sea, May 23, 2019.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyra M. Campbell VIRIN: 190523-N-PL543-1066C.JPG
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