011218-N-8391L-025 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 18, 2001 -- An F/A-18 ÒHornetÓ from the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Seven (VFA-147) prepares for launch off the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Troy M. Latham. (RELEASED) 011218-N-8391L-025 Launching F-A-18 for Next Mission

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