030318-N-1810F-004 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 18, 2003) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒRoyal MacesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) stands ready on one of two steam catapults on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are conducting missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. Kitty Hawk is the NavyÕs only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED) US Navy 030318-N-1
030318-N-1810F-004 The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 18, 2003) -- An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the ÒRoyal MacesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) stands ready on one of two steam catapults on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are conducting missions in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. Kitty Hawk is the NavyÕs only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED) US Navy 030318-N-1810F-004 An F-A-18C Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) stands ready on one of two steam catapults
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