020301-N-7397A-001 At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Mar. 1, 2002 - A timed photographic exposure of an F-14A "Tomcat" launching from the flight deck displays the afterburner trail of the aircraft as it accelerates away from the ship. John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Michael Arteaga. (RELEASED) US Navy 020301-N-7397A-001 F-14 Night Launch from CVN 74

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