031002-N-9319H-003 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 2, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the ÒBlack AcesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepare to arm an F/A-18F Super Hornet with an AIM-9 "Sidewinder" missile on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft. It has a high-explosive warhead and an active infrared guidance system. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Force and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed to the Western Pacific. Navy photo by Airman Angel G. Hilbran
031002-N-9319H-003 Pacific Ocean (Oct. 2, 2003) -- Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the ÒBlack AcesÓ of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepare to arm an F/A-18F Super Hornet with an AIM-9 "Sidewinder" missile on the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a supersonic, heat-seeking, air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft. It has a high-explosive warhead and an active infrared guidance system. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Force and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed to the Western Pacific. Navy photo by Airman Angel G. Hilbrands. (RELEASED) US Navy 031002-N-9319H-003 Aviation Ordnanceman assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Black Aces%%5Erdquo, of Strike Fighter Squadron Four One (VFA-41) prepare to arm an F-A-18F Super Hornet with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on the flight deck of
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