050818-N-3488C-262 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 18, 2005) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), launches off the flight deck after completing their deployment aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently returning to their homeport after a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED) US Navy 050818-N-3488C-262 An F-A-18F Super Hornet launches


050818-N-3488C-262 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 18, 2005) - An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VFA-102), launches off the flight deck after completing their deployment aboard the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently returning to their homeport after a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler (RELEASED) US Navy 050818-N-3488C-262 An F-A-18F Super Hornet launches off the flight deck after completing their deployment


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