021211-N-1761L-503 At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 11, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Michael Betancourt from San Jose, Calif., performs final checks on an F-14D ÒTomcatÓ assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) before it is launched off the shipÕs flight deck from one of four steam driven catapults. Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are underway for Tailored Ship Training Availability (TSTA). Navy photo by Airman Christine Lessard. (RELEASED) US Navy 021211-N-1761L-503 final checks on an F-14D

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