050720-N-9551Z-128 Pacific Ocean (July 20, 2005) – Sailors assigned to the Air Department reinstall a nose gear launch on one of the four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk's four steam-powered catapults are used to launch aircraft and must receive a thorough inspection after every 300 aircraft launches. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Ralph Michael Zamora (RELEASED) US Navy 050720-N-9551Z-128 Sailors assigned to the Air Department reinstall a nose gear launch on one of the four s
050720-N-9551Z-128 Pacific Ocean (July 20, 2005) – Sailors assigned to the Air Department reinstall a nose gear launch on one of the four steam-powered catapults on the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk's four steam-powered catapults are used to launch aircraft and must receive a thorough inspection after every 300 aircraft launches. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Ralph Michael Zamora (RELEASED) US Navy 050720-N-9551Z-128 Sailors assigned to the Air Department reinstall a nose gear launch on one of the four steam-powered catapults
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