051027-N-9641C-007 Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 27, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Flight Deck Certification. The certification is a critical inspection that will allow Eisenhower to demonstrate her flight deck is ready to launch, recover, refuel and handle aircraft. Navy photo by Airman Peter Carnicelli (RELEASED) US Navy 051027-N-9641C-007 An F-A-18C Hornet launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (

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051027-N-9641C-007 Atlantic Ocean (Oct. 27, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Five (VFA-105), launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Flight Deck Certification. The certification is a critical inspection that will allow Eisenhower to demonstrate her flight deck is ready to launch, recover, refuel and handle aircraft. Navy photo by Airman Peter Carnicelli (RELEASED) US Navy 051027-N-9641C-007 An F-A-18C Hornet launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during Flight Deck Certification

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