041027-N-5384B-012 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 27, 2004) Ð An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the ÒKestrelsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137), front, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the ÒBounty HuntersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2), prepare to launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) under the watchful eye of the Pilot's Landing Aid Television (PLAT) operator. The PLAT is a videotape camera that records all carrier launches and recoveries. Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean. Carrier Strike Group N
041027-N-5384B-012 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 27, 2004) Ð An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the ÒKestrelsÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137), front, and an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the ÒBounty HuntersÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2), prepare to launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) under the watchful eye of the Pilot's Landing Aid Television (PLAT) operator. The PLAT is a videotape camera that records all carrier launches and recoveries. Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean. Carrier Strike Group Nine (CSG-9) is the first to be used in the Surge Role in support of the Chief of Naval Operations Fleet Response Plan. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Justin R. Blake (RELEASED) US Navy 041027-N-5384B-012 Super Hornets prepare to launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) under the watchful eye of the Pilot's Landing Aid Television (PLAT) operator
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