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Caption:
Arabian Gulf (Feb. 28, 2003) -- An aircraft director signals an
F/A-18C Hornet strike fighter to stop in position for launch from
one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck aboard USS Kitty
Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are
conducting missions in support of Operation Southern Watch.
Approaching 42 years of distinguished service, Kitty Hawk is America's
oldest active commissioned vessel and is the Navy's only permanently
forward-deployed aircraft carrier operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S.
Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom.
(RELEASED)
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