US Navy Lieutenant (LT) John Tucker gives the signal to launch an F-14 Tomcat from catapult number one, the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62). The INDEPENDENCE is currently deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 6 May 1998. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence (CV 62)

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