The launch officer gives the launch signal to the pilot of a Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Independence(CV 62)

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