051205-N-4321F-011 South China Sea (Dec. 5, 2005) - An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the ÒRoyal MacesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27), during a surge exercise on the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting operations in the Western Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan B. Foutz (RELEASED) US Navy 051205-N-4321F-011 An Aviation Boatswain's Mate directs an F-A-18E Super Hornet

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