020419-N-8704K-004 At sea aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Apr. 19, 2002 -- A catapult captain launches an S-3B ÒVikingÓ assigned to the "Topcats" of Sea Control Squadron Three One (VS-31) using one of four steam driven catapult systems on the shipÕs flight deck. Kennedy and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are conducting combat missions over Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Karsten. (RELEASED) US Navy 020419-N-8704K-004 USS Kennedy - S-3B launch

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