031118-N-9742N-002 Arabian Gulf (Nov. 18, 2003) -- An F-14A Tomcat assigned to the ÒCheckmatesÓ of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) launches from the flight deck of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) as two F/A-18C Hornets await their turn to launch. Enterprise is deployed in the Arabian Gulf. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Milosz Reterski. (RELEASED) US Navy 031118-N-9742R-002 An F-14A Tomcat assigned to the Checkmates of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) launches from the flight deck

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