An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck aboard USS Nimitz.

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Pacific Ocean, August 31, 2006 - An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68). The Nimitz is currently underway off the coast of Southern California conducting sea trials after successfully completing a six month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period.

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Photo credit: © Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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