980207-N-8982D-001 (FEB 7TH, 1998) ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) Persian Gulf- A F/A-18 ÒHornetÓ strike fighter assigned to Carrier Air Wing One (CVW1) launches from the #2 catapult while other aircraft line up for the next launch cycle. George Washington and CVW1 are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf in support of UN sanctions against Iraq under Operation Southern Watch. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Sammy Dallal (Released) Digital Film Scan 980207-N-8982D-001 by navalsafetycenter

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