110404-N-0569K-014 ARABIAN SEA (April 4, 2011) A plane captain signals to the pilots of an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 that the aircraft is ready for flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting close-air support missions in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared M. King/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Navy plane captain signals that jet is ready for takeoff.

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