110605CH661-003 ARABIAN SEA (June 5, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 is ready for launch on catapult two during night flight operations as an aircraft launches from catapult three aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are conducting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy

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