980206-N-8982D-003 At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Arabian Gulf (Feb. 6, 1998) -- An F/A-18C “Hornet” assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, makes its final approach after returning from a mission in the Gulf region. The aircraft is loaded with AIM-9 “Sidewinder” short-range air-to-air missiles mounted on each wing tip, and under each wing are AGM-88 “HARM” air-to-ground high-speed missiles. The AGM-88 HARM (high-speed antiradiation missile) is an air-to-surface tactical missile designed to seek and destroy enemy radar-equipped air defense systems. George W
980206-N-8982D-003 At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Arabian Gulf (Feb. 6, 1998) -- An F/A-18C “Hornet” assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, makes its final approach after returning from a mission in the Gulf region. The aircraft is loaded with AIM-9 “Sidewinder” short-range air-to-air missiles mounted on each wing tip, and under each wing are AGM-88 “HARM” air-to-ground high-speed missiles. The AGM-88 HARM (high-speed antiradiation missile) is an air-to-surface tactical missile designed to seek and destroy enemy radar-equipped air defense systems. George Washington and Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are conducting missions in support of UN sanctions against Iraq under Operation Southern Watch. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Sammy Dallal. (RELEASED) US Navy 980206-N-8982D-003 F-A-18 Hornet on final approach for a carrier landing
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