020331-N-8704K-003 At sea aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Mar. 29, 2002 -- An F/A-18C ÒHornetÓ assigned to the "Wildcats" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three One (VFA-131) fires its afterburners during a launch from one of four steam driven catapult systems on the flight deck. Kennedy and Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW-7) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Karsten. (RELEASED) US Navy 020331-N-8704K-003 USS Kennedy - Hornet launch

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