050727-N-3488C-051 Philippine Sea (July 27, 2005) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), breaks the sound barrier during a fly-by over the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently conducting operations in the Philippine Sea. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED) US Navy 050727-N-3488C-051 An F-A-18F Super Hornet breaks the sound barrier during a fly-by

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