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Dec 7, 2005 - South China Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron 27 launches off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk and through a rainbow during an afternoon shower. The Kitty Hawk is the U.S. Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier, operating out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan B. Foutz.

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2006 - VFA-27 CAG Mace on display at the Asian Aerospace Show 2006. (Image Source - Asian Aerospace Web Site)

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2006 - VFA-27 Royal Mace 200 on approach to NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - VFA-27 F/A-18E Mace 214 over NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - Royal Mace CAG climbing out after takeoff form NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - A VFA-27 Plane Captain goes through checks with pilot prior to launch. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2006 - VFA-27 CAG Super Hornet high speed pass. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2006 - Two thumbs-up from VFA-27 Final Checkers aboard USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2006 - Royal Mace 207 over the field. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - VFA-27 Mace 200 over the field. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - VFA-27 Super Hornets 200 & 214 in formation over the field. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - VFA-27 F/A-18E CAG on approach, gear down. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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2006 - Royal Mace CAG breaks overhead. (Image Source - Japanese Web Site)

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May 27, 2006 - A flight deck Sailor makes preparations to launch an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) off the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during cyclic flight operations. Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day and night missions. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED).

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May 27, 2006 - Pacific Ocean - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Royal Maces of Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) prepares to land on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The F/A-18E provides the carrier strike group with a strike fighter that has significant growth potential and increased range, endurance and ordnance carrying capabilities. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

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May 30, 2006 - USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), At Sea (May 30, 2006) - Air department Sailors on board USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 to launch off the flight deck during carrier qualifications. Carrier qualifications prepare pilots and flight deck crew for the landing and launching of aircraft on the flight deck of Kitty Hawk. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently, forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. (Image Source - US Navy)

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Jun 22, 2006 - Philippine Sea - A pilot takes a photo of an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) as it prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED).

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Jun 23, 2006 - Philippine Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) lands on the flight deck aboard conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED).

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Jun 23, 2006 - Philippine Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron Two Seven (VFA-27) lands on the flight deck aboard conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. military forces, enabling real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces and in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED).

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Jul 11, 2006 - USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), At Sea - A Sailor from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 Royal Maces cleans the canopy of an F/A-18E Super Hornet in preparation for flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period each day, including both day and night missions. Currently under way in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, Kitty Hawk demonstrates power projection and sea control as the U.S. Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, operating from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe

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Jul 16, 2006 - Philippine Sea - An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 of the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) carrier strike group makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Kitty Hawk and Enterprise conducted dual carrier air operations today to exercise interoperability and enhance combat readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Rob Gaston. Image released by Carrier Strike Group 5 Public Affairs.

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Aug 6, 2006 - Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the No. 2 catapult, during cyclic flight operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the Indian Ocean in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (RELEASED)

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Aug 8, 2006 - Onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), USN Safety Officers watch as a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) misses the wires and launches back off the flight deck, during recovery operations. The KITTY HAWK is currently underway in the South China Sea, in the 7th Fleet's area of responsibility, demonstrating power projection and sea control as the US Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua Wayne LeGrand (RELEASED)

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Aug 15, 2006 - A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) launches from the flight deck of USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) during operations in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

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Aug 15, 2006 - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is currently under way in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe/Released)

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Aug 16, 2006 - A US Navy (USN) plane handler (yellow shirt) marshalls a USN F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) to a catapult for during flight deck operations onboard USN Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The KITTY HAWK is currently operating in the Indian Ocean (IOC).U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Stephen W. Rowe (Released)

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Nov 13, 2006 - U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63) maneuver an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 27, from the recovery area on the flight deck during the ANNUALEX exercise in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge) (Released)

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Dec 2006 - VFA-27 CAG Super Hornet on final. (Image Source - Unknown)

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Dec 4, 2006 - A VFA-27 Super Hornet is pushed back into a parking spot by the flight deck crew. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2007 - VFA-27 CAG F/A-18E Super Hornet on patrol. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2007 - Royal Mace F/A-18 E Super Hornet in flight. (Image Source - Unknown)

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2007 - VFA-27 CAG on the flight line at NAF Atsugiin in preperation for launch. (US Navy)

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2007 - Royal Mace F/A-18E CAG flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2007 - Royal Mace F/A-18E CAG flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2007 - Royal Mace F/A-18E CAG flying by Mt. Fuji. (Image Source - US Navy)

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2007 - Beautifil shot of the VFA-27 Super Hornet CAG over the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. (Image Source - US Navy)

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Jan 17, 2007 - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

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Jan 17, 2007 - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

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Jan 17, 2007 - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

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Jan 17, 2007 - From the Royal Mace hanger Bay. CAG bird with beautiful new paint job. (Image Source - AM2 Rainier Sabado, VFA-27)

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Mar 22, 2007 - VFA-27 F/A-18E CAG on display at the Australian International Airshow 2007. (Image Source - Darren Mottram)

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Mar 22, 2007 - Awesome nose on shot of the VFA-27 F/A-18E Super Hornet CAG from the Australian International Airshow 2007. (Alexander Watts)

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Apr 12, 2007 - An F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 performs aerial maneuvers during a photo exercise in front of Mount Fuji. VFA-27 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge (RELEASED)

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Apr 12, 2007 - U.S. Navy aircraft from Carrier Air Wing Five perform a formation flight in front of Mount Fuji, Japan, April 12, 2007. The air wing consists of the Diamondbacks of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA 102), the Dambussters of VFA 195, the Royal Maces of VFA 27, the Golden Dragons of VFA 192, the Liberty Bells of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, the Gauntlets from Electronic Warfare Squadron 136, the Warlordsof Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 50, not shown, and the Chargers of Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 14, not shown. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarod Hodge/Released).

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Apr 26, 2007 - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, right, from Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty Seven, and an Air Force F-22 Raptor conduct joint training over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 26, 2007. The training focuses on the next generation fighter capabilities of the t wo services. DoD photo by Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hurst, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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Apr 26, 2007 - A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, right, from Strike Fighter Squadron Twenty Seven, and an Air Force F-22 Raptor conduct joint training over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 26, 2007. The training focuses on the next generation fighter capabilities of the t wo services. DoD photo by Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Hurst, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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May 2007 - VFA-27 F/A-18E CAG taking off from NAF Atsugi. (Image Source - Unknown)

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May 19, 2007 - Great set of pipes! (Image Source - Peter Hall)

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May 23, 2007 - Pacific Ocean - An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk is the Navy's only overseas-based aircraft carrier and operates from Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Antoine King (RELEASED)

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Jun 21, 2007 - A U.S. Navy Sailor from the air department runs after showing a weight board to the pilot of a Strike Fighter Squadron 27 F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft on USS Kitty Hawk's (CV 63) flight deck June 21, 2007, while under way in the Coral Sea. The USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is participating in exercise Talisman Saber 2007, which is a biennial exercise designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations, which will help improve combat readiness an d interoperability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kyle D. Gahlau) (Released)