An EA-18G Growler is catapulted off of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
An EA-18G Growler is catapulted off of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during sea trials that occurred July 31 through Aug. 5. The combined efforts of the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) carrier suitability team, the F/A-18 and EA-18G program office, industry partners and crew members of the USS Eisenhower, resulted in 319 approaches, 62 catapult shots and 62 arrested landings. U.S. Navy Photo
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An F/A-18C Hornet lands aboard USS George Washington
An F/A-18C Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, the "Golden Dragons" lands aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) with USS Cowpens (CG 63) in the background. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is back at sea training in the Pacific Ocean after recently participating in the International Fleet Review in Busan, Republic of Korea.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John M. Hageman
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Outgoing commander of CVW 2 banks an F/A-18E Super Hornet
Capt. John Aquilino, outgoing commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 banks an F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter over the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as he leaves incoming commander Capt. Alton Ross, to lead a formation of aircraft during a CVW 2 aerial change of command ceremony. Lincoln and CVW 2 are returning from a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters"
PERSIAN GULF (June 12, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 breaks to enter the landing pattern over the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter lands aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)
An F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during flight operations. Kitty Hawk is the final deployment before being relieved by the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet lands on the flight deck of the USS Ronald Reagan
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 29, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Fighting Redcocks" of Striker Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is conducting composite training unit exercise preparing for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
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An F/A-18A Hornet assigned to the "Red Devils" lands aboard USS Nimitz
PACIFIC OCEAN (March 21, 2008) An F/A-18A Hornet assigned to the "Red Devils" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, lands aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is deployed with the U.S. 7th Fleet and is the lead ship of the Nimitz Strike Group operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mercil
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Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets conducts bombing exercises
Two U.S. Navy F/A-18 aircraft from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 conduct bombing exercises at the Gordia bombing range off the coast of Djibouti.Source: US Navy
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet conducts bombing exercises
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 aircraft from the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 conducts bombing exercises at the Gordia bombing range off the coast of Djibouti.Source: US Navy
An F/A-18C Hornet lowers its tail hook to land on the USS Ronald Reagan
An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, lowers its tail hook to land on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).Source: US Navy
