030724-N-2700B-003 Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) -- An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes the first catapult launch from the flight deck aboard the NavyÕs newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is currently underway off the coast of Virginia conducting flight deck certification. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Frankie Bridges. (RELEASED) US Navy 030724-N-2700B-003 First catapult launch from the flight deck aboard the Navy%%5Ersquo,s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS

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030724-N-2700B-003 Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) -- An F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) makes the first catapult launch from the flight deck aboard the NavyÕs newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is currently underway off the coast of Virginia conducting flight deck certification. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Frankie Bridges. (RELEASED) US Navy 030724-N-2700B-003 First catapult launch from the flight deck aboard the Navy%%5Ersquo,s newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

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