041206-N-6842R-018 Naval Air Station, New Orleans (Dec. 6, 2004) - Adversary pilot, Lt. cmdr. Thad Shelton climbs into his F/A-18A+ Hornet assigned to the ÒRiver RattlersÒ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Zero Four (VFA-204) as he prepares for a training mission with the ÒBlack LionsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VFA-213). Both squadrons are training together during the Strike Fighter Advance Readiness Program (SFARP). Navy photo by Ens. Darin K. Russell (RELEASED) US Navy 041206-N-6842R-018 Adversary pilot, Lt. cmdr. Thad Shelton climbs into his F-A-18A- Hornet

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