020916-N-6213R-008 At sea aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Sep. 16, 2002 -- An F-18 “Hornet” assigned to the “War Hawks” of Strike Fighter Squadron Nine Seven (VFA-97) launches from the ship’s flight deck. Nimitz is undergoing Tailored Ships Training Availability (TSTA) Two and Three off the California coast. Navy photo by Airman Apprentice Mark Rebilas. (RELEASED) US Navy 020916-N-6213R-008 F-A-18 Hornet makes night launch from USS Nimitz

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