060829-N-7526R-050 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 29, 2006) - An aircraft handler lines up an F/A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ). Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate (RELEASED) US Navy 060829-N-7526R-050 An aircraft handler lines up an F-A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircra

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060829-N-7526R-050 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 29, 2006) - An aircraft handler lines up an F/A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Reagan is currently underway conducting Fleet Replacement Squadron Carrier Qualifications (FRS-CQ). Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate (RELEASED) US Navy 060829-N-7526R-050 An aircraft handler lines up an F-A-18C Hornet on the number-one catapult prior to take off during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

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