021002-N-7265L-015 At sea with USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Oct. 2, 2002 -- An F/A-18E “Super Hornet” nicknamed "Rhino” and assigned to the “Tophatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four (VFA-14) prepares to launch from one of four steam-powered catapults on on the aircraft carrier’s flight deck. The Vinson is underway off the west coast of the conducting training operations in preparation for her upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Inez Lawson. (RELEASED) US Navy 021002-N-7265L-015 An F-A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch

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