001129-N-6904B-002 ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (November 29, 2000) -- The "Christmas Bird," a specially decorated F-14 "Tomcat" attached to the "Jolly Rogers" of Fighter Squadron One Three Zero (VF-103) aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier. The Norfolk, VA-based ship and the embarked Oceana, VA- based squadron are operating in the Mediterranean Sea. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Nathanial Bryant. (RELEASED) 001129-N-6904B-002 by navalsafetycenter

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