050413-N-8704K-001 Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 13, 2005) - A catapult shooter signals the launch of an F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the ÒGrim ReapersÓ of Fighter Squadron One Zero One (VF-101), aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). VF-101 is the Navy's sole Fleet Replacement Squadron for the F-14 Tomcat, training aircrew and maintenance personnel for the fleet. The squadron trains pilots, radar intercept officers, and enlisted personnel in the operation and employment of the F-14B/D Tomcat fighter. The Mayport, Fla., based aircraft carrier Kennedy is curre


050413-N-8704K-001 Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 13, 2005) - A catapult shooter signals the launch of an F-14D Tomcat, assigned to the ÒGrim ReapersÓ of Fighter Squadron One Zero One (VF-101), aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67). VF-101 is the Navy's sole Fleet Replacement Squadron for the F-14 Tomcat, training aircrew and maintenance personnel for the fleet. The squadron trains pilots, radar intercept officers, and enlisted personnel in the operation and employment of the F-14B/D Tomcat fighter. The Mayport, Fla., based aircraft carrier Kennedy is currently conducting scheduled carrier qualification in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Joshua Karsten (RELEASED) US Navy 050413-N-8704K-001 A catapult shooter signals the launch of an F-14D Tomcat


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