Awesome image of an F/A-18E Super Hornet during blue water operations.
This stunning photograph was taken during an Air Power demonstration on board USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
It shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launching from the catapult as the Carl Vinson and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, return to homeport after a Middle East and Western Pacific Deployment.
USS Carl Vinson has supported Operation Inherent Resolve taking part in air strikes against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria.
Image credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner
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