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By Jesus Diaz May 12, 2012 12:00 PM

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F-18 Launching at Night Is My Favorite Airporn of the Week

Some of my favorite airporn come from night launches on carriers. Here's a really beautiful shot of an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron launching from USS Carl Vinson. That engine fire is just awesome.[Flickr]

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell

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